Sleazeball Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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sleazeball What does sleazeball mean?	disgusting , repulsive person
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act one's age What does "act one's age" mean?	to behave as a mature person or at least to behave equal to one's age	My friend never acts her age in public.

keep one`s nose out of (something) What does "keep one`s nose out of (something)" mean?	to not become involved in something or in someone else's business	I wish that our secretary would keep her nose out of my personal affairs.
a tower of strength What does "a tower of strength" mean?	a person who provides strong and reliable support	The man has been a tower of strength to his sister since her husband died.
set foot (somewhere) What does "set foot (somewhere)" mean?	to step or go somewhere	I have never set foot in that restaurant and I never will in the future.
keep time What does "keep time" mean?	to keep accurate time (for a watch or clock)	My old watch will not keep time at all.
next of kin What does "next of kin" mean?	one's closest living relative or relatives	The police notified the dead woman's next of kin after the accident.
above board What does "above board" mean?	honest, not secret (originally players showed their honesty by keeping their hands above the board when playing a game)	honest, not secret (originally players showed their honesty by keeping their hands above the board when playing a game)The real estate agent was always above board when dealing with people who were trying to buy a house.
Armchair critic What does "Armchair critic" mean?	An armchair critic is someone who offers advice but never shows that they could actually do any better.
Take the chair What does "Take the chair" mean?	If you take the chair, your become the chairman or chairwoman of a committee, etc.
con (someone) out of (something) What does "con (someone) out of (something)" mean?	to trick someone out of money or something valuable	The man on the street corner tried to con the woman out of some money.

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Sleazeball Idiom