Stud Muffin Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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stud-muffin What does stud-muffin mean?	very handsome, sexy male
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busy as a beaver What does "busy as a beaver" mean?	to be very busy	I have been as busy as a beaver all morning.

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.
get along on a shoestring What does "get along on a shoestring" mean?	to manage with very little money	I had to get along on a shoestring during university.
have a lump in one's throat What does "have a lump in one's throat" mean?	to feel like there is something in your throat as if you were going to cry	The man had a lump in his throat during his daugher's graduation.
Sail under false colours What does "Sail under false colours" mean?	Someone who sails under false colours (colors) is hypocritical or pretends to be something they aren't in order to deceive people.
quake in one's boots What does "quake in one's boots" mean?	to be afraid, to shake from fear	I was quaking in my boots when my boss told me to come to his office.
fall head over heels What does "fall head over heels" mean?	to fall down (and maybe roll over)	The little boy fell head over heels down the hill.

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Stud Muffin Idiom