Slip Through Someones Fingers Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Slip Through Someones Fingers Idiom mean?

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slip through (someone's) fingers What does slip through (someone's) fingers mean?	to get away from someone, to lose track of someone or something	The job opportunity slipped through my fingers which was very disappointing. The sales receipts slipped through my fingers and I could not find them.
slip through (someone's) fingers What does slip through (someone's) fingers mean?	to get away from someone	My friend had a very good opportunity but it slipped through his fingers because of his lack of action.
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goose bumps What does "goose bumps" mean?	a prickly or bumpy feeling on one's skin because of cold/fear/excitement (like the skin of a goose or chicken)	I got goose bumps as I watched the horror movie.

brain teaser What does "brain teaser" mean?	a problem for which it is hard to find the answer	My father likes to look in the newspaper for interesting brain teasers.
assault the ears What does "assault the ears" mean?	to be very loud or persistent	The music was very loud and it assaulted our ears.
Lose your shirt What does "Lose your shirt" mean?	If someone loses their shirt, they lose all their money through a bad investment, gambling, etc.
do a number on (someone or something) What does "do a number on (someone or something)" mean?	to damage or harm someone or something	The young man did a number on the car that he borrowed from his uncle.
above and beyond What does "above and beyond" mean?	to be more than is required	The work that the man did on our house was above and beyond what was required.

big shot What does "big shot" mean?	an important and powerful person	The man is a big shot in the oil and gas industry.

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Slip Through Someones Fingers Idiom