Slack Off Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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slack off What does slack off mean?	to reduce something gradually, to become less active, to become lazy	Recently I have begun to slack off in my effort to find a new job.
slack off What does slack off mean?	to reduce something gradually, to become less active, to become lazy	Recently, I have begun to slack off in my effort to find a new job.
	Some Random Idioms
cut (someone) off or cut off (someone) What does "cut (someone) off or cut off (someone)" mean?	to stop someone from saying something, to disconnect someone on the phone	I tried to tell my father about the accident but he cut me off before I could speak.

stick one`s neck out for (someone or something) What does "stick one`s neck out for (someone or something)" mean?	to take risks, to support someone	The man never sticks his neck out for anyone at work and he has few friends.
cut one's (own) throat What does "cut one's (own) throat" mean?	to experience certain failure	The man cut his own throat when he suddenly quit his job.
out and about What does "out and about" mean?	to be able to go out and travel/move/walk around	My aunt is out and about again after the operation for her knee.
Big Blue What does "Big Blue" mean?	International Business Machines (IBM).	Big Blue got downgraded last week.
pound a beat What does "pound a beat" mean?	to walk a route	The policeman has been pounding a beat for many years now.
come to one's senses What does "come to one's senses" mean?	to wake up, to begin to think clearly	The man came to his senses and finally stopped spending his money as soon as he receives it.
close but no cigar What does "close but no cigar" mean?	idiom. unsuccessful; almost but not quite good enough
cold turkey What does "cold turkey" mean?	immediate and complete withdrawal from something on which one has become dependent (used when someone stops taking addictive drugs or tries to stop a bad habit)	The government program helped the drug addicts stop using heroin cold turkey. The man plans to quit smoking cold turkey.
Rough diamond What does "Rough diamond" mean?	A rough diamond is a person who might be a bit rude but who is good underneath it all.
VP What does "VP" mean?	Vice-President	Vice-PresidentAfter serving faithfully as vice-president for many years my father was appointed to the position of company president.
as a matter of fact What does "as a matter of fact" mean?	actually	As a matter of fact we have been to the history museum many times.

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Slack Off Idiom