Straight Dope Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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straight dope What does straight dope mean?	accurate reporting, information, or facts
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the straight and narrow What does "the straight and narrow" mean?	a straight and law-abiding route through life	The young man was back on the straight and narrow after his discussions with the police officer and social worker.

Run rings around someone What does "Run rings around someone" mean?	If you run rings around someone, you are so much better than them that they have no chance of keeping up with you.
Twinkie What does "Twinkie" mean?	Asian person who adopts the lifestyle, attitudes, and such of White people
call in (someone) or call (someone) in What does "call in (someone) or call (someone) in" mean?	to ask someone for help, to call for special advice	We called in a doctor to look at the patient.
as fat as a pig What does "as fat as a pig" mean?	very fat	The woman in the supermarket was as fat as a pig.

lose one's head over (someone or something) What does "lose one's head over (someone or something)" mean?	to become confused or obsessed over something	The woman lost her head during the investigation into the company problems.
such as What does "such as" mean?	of a particular kind, for example	I need various tools such as a hammer and a saw in order to complete the job.
bring (something) on or bring on (something) What does "bring (something) on or bring on (something)" mean?	to cause something to develop rapidly	I do not know what brought on my friend's anger but I will avoid him until he calms down.

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