Seamy Side Of Life Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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seamy side of life What does seamy side of life mean?	the most unpleasant or roughest aspect of life	The policeman learned much about the seamy side of life during his many years on the job.
seamy side of life What does seamy side of life mean?	the most unpleasant or roughest aspect of life	The policeman learned much about the seamy side of life during his many years of work.
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After your own heart What does "After your own heart" mean?	A person after your own heart thinks the same way as you.

draw the line What does "draw the line" mean?	to set a limit about what will be done or discussed	The union was willing to compromise on the salary issue but they drew the line at talking about health benefits.
have a stroke What does "have a stroke" mean?	to suddenly become (partially or totally) paralyzed because of an interruption in the blood supply to the brain	The truck driver had a stroke just before the accident on the highway.
in print What does "in print" mean?	a book or magazine is available for sale from the publisher	The book which I am looking for is still in print.
rat out on (someone) What does "rat out on (someone)" mean?	to desert or betray someone, to leave someone at a critical time	The boy's friend ratted out on him and refused to support him in his fight with the neighborhood bully.
get (someone`s) goat What does "get (someone`s) goat " mean?	to annoy someone	My friend is always complaining about the way that I do things which gets my goat.

able to breathe easily/freely again What does "able to breathe easily/freely again" mean?	able to relax after a busy and stressful time	I was able to breathe easily again when I knew that I would not miss my flight.
rare bird What does "rare bird" mean?	someone who is unusual	The woman is a rare bird and has done many interesting things in her life.
In the doldrums What does "In the doldrums" mean?	To be depressed or unmotivated.	I'd like to provide a good example, but I'm feeling in the doldrums. Doldrums is the name of a place in the ocean that is located near the equator and is characterized by unstable trade winds. A sailing ship caught in the Doldrums can be stranded due to lack of wind.

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Seamy Side Of Life Idiom