Step By Step Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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step-by-step What does step-by-step mean?	gradually	My grandfather has made a great effort and step-by-step he has learned how to use a computer.
step-by-step What does step-by-step mean?	gradually	My grandfather is learning how to use a computer step-by-step.
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turn out (someone) What does "turn out (someone)" mean?	to make someone leave or go away	The man decided to turn his son out of the house when he refused to get a job.

at this stage of the game What does "at this stage of the game" mean?	currently, at the current point in some event	At this stage of the game it was not possible to change the plans for the class trip.
click What does "click" mean?	kilometer
cash on the barrelhead What does " cash on the barrelhead" mean?	to pay cash to buy something	It was cash only at the store and we were forced to pay cash on the barrelhead for everything.
About face What does "About face" mean?	If someone changes their mind completely, this is an about face. It can be used when companies, governments, etc, change their position on an issue.
make a silk purse out of a sow's ear What does "make a silk purse out of a sow's ear" mean?	to create something of value out of something of no value	The girl will never be a good singer. You cannot make a silk purse out of a sow's ear.
vote of thanks What does "vote of thanks" mean?	a speech expressing appreciation and thanks to a speaker or organizer	The speaker received a vote of thanks from the audience.

get the sack What does "get the sack" mean?	to be fired from a job	I told the employee that if he does not change his work habits he will get the sack.
foxy What does "foxy" mean?	sexy (for women in particular)
pot What does "pot" mean?	marijuana

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