Scarf Down Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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scarf down What does scarf down mean?	eat greedily and quickly
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first-run What does "first-run" mean?	new, shown for the first time	There are many first-run movies that I have not seen yet.

bugly What does "bugly" mean?	ugly (from butt and ugly)
He that travels far knows much What does "He that travels far knows much" mean?	People who travel widely have a wide knowledge.
Salty dog What does "Salty dog" mean?	A salty dog is an experienced sailor.
in return for (someone or something) What does "in return for (someone or something)" mean?	as part of an exchange, as a way of paying someone back	In return for cleaning his carpets my friend helped me clean up our basement.
Seven sheets to the wind What does "Seven sheets to the wind" mean?	If someone is seven sheets to the wind, they are very drunk.

slut What does "slut" mean?	a woman who is sexually promiscuous; a woman who appears sexually promiscuous or sexually alluring.	She looks like a slut but doesn't actually put out.
get one`s rear in gear What does "get one`s rear in gear" mean?	to hurry up, to get going	"Let`s get our rear in gear before it is too late to go to a movie."
have a notion to do (something) What does "have a notion to do (something)" mean?	to have a desire to do something	I have a notion to go to the beach for my holidays.

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Scarf Down Idiom