Skin Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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skin What does skin mean?	cheat; deceive; overcharge
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on (someone's) head What does "on (someone's) head" mean?	on someone's own self (often used with blame)	The responsibility for fixing the computer was again on my head.

Go awry What does "Go awry" mean?	If things go awry, they go wrong.
pig What does "pig" mean?	fat, ugly woman
monkey business What does "monkey business" mean?	unethical or illegal activity, cheating	The company was involved in some monkey business with the tax department and have hired a lawyer to defend themselves.
keep one's nose out of (someone's) business What does "keep one's nose out of (someone's) business" mean?	refrain from interfering in someone else's business	I try hard to keep my nose out of my friend's business so he doesn't become angry with me.
sack What does "sack" mean?	the tackling of a player in football (American)

pour cold water on (something) What does "pour cold water on (something)" mean?	to discourage something	My boss poured cold water on my idea to change the time of our coffee breaks.
(be at one's) wit`s end What does "(be at one's) wit`s end" mean?	not know what to do	I have been at my wit`s end all week trying to decide what to wear to the party.
as poor as a church mouse What does "as poor as a church mouse" mean?	very poor	My cousin is as poor as a church mouse and never has any money to spend.

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