American Idioms and Expressions

Squirrel Away (some Money) Idiom

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squirrel away (some money)
What does squirrel away (some money) mean?
to save or keep some moneyI was able to squirrel away much money from my previous job.

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hand in hand
What does "hand in hand" mean?
holding hands The young couple walked hand in hand along the beach.

slip through (someone's) fingers
What does "slip through (someone's) fingers" mean?
to get away from someone, to lose track of someone or somethingThe job opportunity slipped through my fingers which was very disappointing.
go toe-to-toe with (someone)
What does "go toe-to-toe with (someone)" mean?
to try hard to beat someone in a fight/competition/argumentOur lawyer went toe-to-toe with the lawyer from the other side.
stretch one's legs
What does "stretch one's legs" mean?
to walk around after sitting down or lying down for a period of timeWe stopped to stretch our legs after driving for several hours.
asshole
What does "asshole" mean?
the anus; the opening at the rectum
every inch a (something)
What does "every inch a (something)" mean?
completely, in every way Jack was every inch a sailor and loved to go out on the ocean with his boat.

had ('d) better
What does "had ('d) better" mean?
be obliged to; should (strong)."You'd better leave soon. If you don't, you'llmiss your bus."
to sign on the dotted line
What does "to sign on the dotted line" mean?
to put your signature on a contract or other important documentWe went to the lawyer's office to sign on the dotted line of the contract to start the new business.

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