Separate But Equal Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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separate but equal What does separate but equal mean?	to be segregated but of equal value or quality	The teaching staff and adminstration were separate but equal regarding decisions that were made at the school.
separate but equal What does separate but equal mean?	to be segregated but of equal value or quality	The teaching staff and the administration were separate but equal regarding school decisions.
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do one`s best What does "do one`s best" mean?	to try to do something as well as one can	I tried to do my best on the exam.
reject (something) out of hand What does "reject (something) out of hand" mean?	to decide without thinking about it not to accept an idea or argument or plan	The company rejected the union's demands out of hand.
hang in the balance What does "hang in the balance" mean?	to be in an undecided state	The future of the criminal was hanging in the balance as he waited for the judge's decision.

rub (something) in What does "rub (something) in" mean?	to talk or joke about something that someone said or did	"I know that I made a mistake but you should not rub it in."
meatspace What does "meatspace" mean?	the real world, as opposed to cyberspace.	See you in meatspace tomorrow.
go over big/well with (someone) What does "go over big/well with (someone)" mean?	to be liked, to be successful	I am sure that my idea will go over well with my friends.
sting What does "sting" mean?	cheat; deceive; swindle
down to the bone What does "down to the bone" mean?	entirely, to the core	The rain and snow chilled me right down to the bone.

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Separate But Equal Idiom