Say The Word Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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say the word What does say the word mean?	to give a sign, to show a wish	"Just say the word and I will come and meet you at the airport."
say the word What does say the word mean?	to give a sign, to show a wish	"Just say the word and I will come and meet you at the airport."
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rat on (someone) What does "rat on (someone)" mean?	to report someone's bad behavior to someone	The little boy ratted on his friend at school.

make the scene What does "make the scene" mean?	be present, go to a certain place or event	He decided to make the scene and go to the disco for the evening.
bottom line What does "bottom line" mean?	the result or final outcome of something, the last figure on a financial statement	Although I do not want to buy a new car, the bottom line is that I need a car for work.
dreck What does "dreck" mean?	dirt; feces; crap; garbage
just what the doctor ordered What does "just what the doctor ordered" mean?	exactly what is needed or wanted	A nice hot bath was just what the doctor ordered after the long day at work.
fall head over heels in love (with someone) What does "fall head over heels in love (with someone)" mean?	to fall deeply in love with someone	The young man fell head over heels in love with the girl in his English class.
get on (someone's) nerves What does "get on (someone's) nerves" mean?	irritate someone	The constant complaints of my coworkers get on my nerves.

fancy What does "fancy" mean?	like; find appealing; enjoy.	You fancy him? Why? He's such a nerd.
dick What does "dick" mean?	detective
hold all the cards What does "hold all the cards" mean?	to be in a strong or advantageous position (like a winning hand of cards in a card game)	The company held all the cards when the union members decided to go on strike to achieve their goals.

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