Solid Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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solid What does solid mean?	great; excellent; cool
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hang in the balance What does "hang in the balance" mean?	to have two equally possible results, to be uncertain	The outcome of the election was hanging in the balance after the top candidates had an equal number of votes.

a fair shake What does "a fair shake" mean?	honest treatment	The woman was not given a fair shake at the inquiry into her behavior.
take an oath What does "take an oath" mean?	to make an oath, to swear to something	I had to take an oath before I could answer questions at the public hearing.
every minute counts What does "every minute counts" mean?	time is very important	Every minute counts when the fire department goes to fight a fire.
do one`s bit What does "do one`s bit" mean?	to make one's expected contribution to a group project	Our teacher did his bit to help plan for the party.
devil-may-care attitude What does "devil-may-care attitude" mean?	an unworried attitude, an attitude where one does not care what happens	The man has a devil-may-care attitude to his job and nothing bothers him.
too … by half What does "too … by half" mean?	too much; excessively; extremely.	You are too crazy by half.
play footsie with (someone) What does "play footsie with (someone)" mean?	to engage in some kind of collaboration in a political situation	The opposition party was playing footsie with the government in order to try and influence their policy.
in one`s shoes What does "in one`s shoes" mean?	in someone else's place or position	I wish that I was in his shoes with his great job and new car.
tinnie What does "tinnie" mean?	can of beer

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