American Idioms and Expressions

Sell (something) For A Song Idiom

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sell (something) for a song
What does sell (something) for a song mean?
to sell something very cheaplyThey sold the furniture for a song.

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What does "gift of the gab" mean?
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What does "get off one`s high horse" mean?
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What does "the morning after (the night before)" mean?
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What does "a sight for sore eyes" mean?
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pull somebody's chain
What does "pull somebody's chain" mean?
annoy; harass; irritate
out in force
What does "out in force" mean?
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Burning question
What does "Burning question" mean?
A burning question is something we all want to know about.
take the money and run
What does "take the money and run" mean?
to accept what is offered to you before the offer is goneI plan to take the money and run as I do not believe that I will get any more money for the settlement of my car accident.

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