Smoke Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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smoke What does smoke mean?	act of smoking any substance
smoke What does smoke mean?	cigarette (tobacco); cigar; pipe
smoke What does smoke mean?	deception; exaggeration; bullshit	You're blowing smoke, aren't you?
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beat the clock What does "beat the clock" mean?	to finish something before the time is up	The basketball team worked hard to beat the clock and win the game.

in the buff/raw What does "in the buff/raw" mean?	naked, nude	I was in the buff when the doorbell rang.
fight against time What does "fight against time" mean?	to hurry to do something quickly, a fight to do something quickly	The rescue party was fighting against time to save the men who were trapped in the coal mine.
a hand-out What does "a hand-out" mean?	a sheet of paper given to students or people who attend a meeting etc.	Everyone at the meeting was given a hand-out on how to invest money.
take in (something) or take (something) in What does "take in (something) or take (something) in" mean?	to make something smaller	The tailor took in the waist of my suit pants and now they fit much better.
a drag on (someone) What does "a drag on (someone)" mean?	a burden to someone	The problems at work were a drag on my friend and he became sick because of them.

Reds under the bed What does "Reds under the bed" mean?	An ironic allusion to the obsession some people have that there are reds (communists) everywhere plotting violent revolution.
early to bed, early to rise makes one healthy, wealthy and wise What does "early to bed, early to rise makes one healthy, wealthy and wise" mean?	going to bed early is good for you	going to bed early is good for youEarly to bed, early to rise makes one healthy, wealthy and wise was the advice that my grandmother gave me.
spread one's wings What does "spread one's wings" mean?	to begin to be independent and try new things	My uncle's friend is beginning to spread his wings and try many new things.

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