Stones Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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stones What does stones mean?	guts; verve; courage
stones What does stones mean?	testicles; balls
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thumb through (something) What does "thumb through (something)" mean?	to look quickly through a book or magazine or newspaper	I thumbed through the garden catalogue at the store.

as far as possible What does "as far as possible" mean?	as much as possible	We went as far as possible with the project before we had to stop.
give (someone) a hand with (something) What does "give (someone) a hand with (something)" mean?	to help someone with something	I gave my friend a hand when he moved into his new apartment.
pro What does "pro" mean?	prostitute; whore
Buggles' turn What does "Buggles' turn" mean?	(UK) If it Buggles' turn, someone gets promotion through length of service rather than ability, especially in the British civil service.
keep one`s nose clean What does "keep one`s nose clean" mean?	to stay away from trouble	The judge told the young man to keep his nose clean in order to not go to jail in the future.

get the message What does "get the message" mean?	to clearly understand the meaning of something	I told my friend to be quiet but I do not think that he got the message.
reach an impasse What does "reach an impasse" mean?	to get to a point where progress is impossible	The negotiations on where to build the new bridge have reached an impasse.
feather one`s nest What does "feather one`s nest" mean?	use one's position for one`s own financial benefits - especially while holding public office	The politician was feathering his nest for many years until he lost the election.
only have eyes for (someone) What does "only have eyes for (someone)" mean?	to be loyal or interested in only one person	The man only has eyes for the woman who works in his office.
a square peg in a round hole What does "a square peg in a round hole" mean?	a person who does not fit into a job or position	My friend was like a square peg in a round hole when he tried to do the job of an accountant.

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