Skank Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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skank What does skank mean?	ugly woman (usually young)
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yes-man What does "yes-man" mean?	a person who tries to be liked by agreeing with everything someone says (especially by a boss)	He is a yes-man who will do anything that his boss asks him to do.
Opportunity knocks but once What does "Opportunity knocks but once" mean?	This idiom means that you only get one chance to achieve what you really want to do.
when the cat's away, the mice will play What does "when the cat's away, the mice will play" mean?	when you are not watching someone they may get into trouble	When the cat's away, the mice will play and when the teacher left the classroom the students began to move around.
weasel out of (something) What does "weasel out of (something)" mean?	to get out of something or not have to do something (like a weasel which can move through small openings)	My friend was able to weasel out of going to the store for his mother.
shoot the crap What does "shoot the crap" mean?	gossip; discuss; chat
have the last laugh What does "have the last laugh" mean?	make someone seem foolish for having laughed at you first	I had the last laugh when I went home early while everyone else had to stay overnight at the airport because of the storm.
pain in the neck What does "pain in the neck" mean?	highly irritating or difficult

according to Hoyle What does "according to Hoyle" mean?	doing something strictly by the rules, doing something the usual and correct way	According to Hoyle we are not allowed to use this room but if nobody knows it should be okay.
My dogs are barking What does "My dogs are barking" mean?	When someone says this, they mean that their feet are hurting.
set (someone or something) straight What does "set (someone or something) straight" mean?	to explain something to someone	The police officer set the woman straight about how the driving laws operate.
bite one's tongue What does "bite one's tongue" mean?	to try not to say something that you really want to say	I had to bite my tongue and not tell our boss what had happened.

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