Shot Glass Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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shot glass What does shot glass mean?	small glass,	5 to 2.0 ounces, for measuring or drinking liquor
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laugh (something) out of court What does "laugh (something) out of court" mean?	dismiss (a legal case) as being ridiculous	They laughed the case out of court when the woman tried to sue the dog's owner after the dog ate her flowers.
pose a question What does "pose a question" mean?	to ask a question	The professor stopped to pose a question to his audience.
idiot light What does "idiot light" mean?	red or flashing lights on dashboard panel of a car that warn the driver of a problem
jack up the price of (something) What does "jack up the price of (something)" mean?	to make a price higher	The steel company will jack up the price of steel at the beginning of the year.
get one's hands on (someone or something) What does "get one's hands on (someone or something)" mean?	to get someone or something in one's grasp	"When I get my hands on a hammer I will help you fix the door."

squeeze What does "squeeze" mean?	difficult situation
Big bucks What does "Big bucks" mean?	If someone is making big bucks, they are making a lot of money.
make money hand over fist What does "make money hand over fist" mean?	to make a lot of money	The small ice cream shop has been making money hand over fist since it first opened.

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Shot Glass Idiom