Shotgunning Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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shotgunning What does shotgunning mean?	ordering large numbers of tests so as to find what is wrong with a patient
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the moment of truth What does "the moment of truth" mean?	the point at which someone has to face the reality of a situation	The moment of truth in the trial came when the lawyer presented the last piece of evidence.
inside out What does "inside out" mean?	with the inner part on the outside and the outer part on the inside.	"Why are you wearing your tee shirt insideout?"
all thumbs What does "all thumbs" mean?	to have difficulty fixing things or working with one`s hands, to be clumsy	My friend is all thumbs when he fixes things around his house.
Real plum What does "Real plum" mean?	A real plum is a good opportunity.
grotty What does "grotty" mean?	low quality; unpleasant
drag What does "drag" mean?	puff of a cigarette

neck and neck What does "neck and neck" mean?	to be equal or nearly equal in a race or contest	The two teams were neck and neck in the race to win the national championship.
build (something) to order What does "build (something) to order" mean?	to make something especially for a customer	The family wanted to build their kitchen table to order.
stone What does "stone" mean?	totally; completely; entirely

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Shotgunning Idiom