Shit On A Shingle Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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shit on a shingle What does shit on a shingle mean?	creamed chipped beef on toast
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pitch it What does "pitch it" mean?	discard it; get rid of it

it's all down to somebody What does "it's all down to somebody" mean?	idiom. a result or outcome is owed to or because of somebody's efforts
at home What does "at home" mean?	to be in one`s house	"I`m sorry but I left my money at home. Can you lend me some money?"
in private What does "in private" mean?	secretly, not openly or in public	The discussion between the two judges took place in private.
hang by a hair/thread What does "hang by a hair/thread" mean?	to be in an uncertain position and depend on something not substantial	The results of the election are still undecided and are hanging by a hair.

Make out like a bandit What does "Make out like a bandit" mean?	If someone is extremely successful in a venture, they make out like a bandit.
run interference What does "run interference" mean?	intervene on behalf of someone to protect them from something (from American football)	intervene on behalf of someone to protect them from something (from American football)They ran interference on their top salesman to protect him from the scandal.
breathe easy/easier What does "breathe easy/easier" mean?	relax after a busy and stressful time	I could breathe easy when I finished my essay and gave it to my teacher.
after hours What does "after hours" mean?	after the regular closing or finishing time	The library has a place to leave books after hours.

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Shit On A Shingle Idiom