American Idioms and Expressions

Stuff The Ballot Box Idiom

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stuff the ballot box
What does stuff the ballot box mean?
to put false ballots into a ballot box during an electionThe man was arrested because he was seen stuffing the ballot box during the election.
stuff the ballot box
What does stuff the ballot box mean?
to put false ballots into a ballot box during an election The man was arrested because he was stuffing the ballot box during the election.


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ass
What does "ass" mean?
a woman as a sexual object. I gotta get me some ass.
zapper
What does "zapper" mean?
remote control; TV remoteHand me the zapper, will you, I want to change the channel.
Hung the moon
What does "Hung the moon" mean?
If you refer to someone as having hung the moon, you think they are extremely wonderful, or amazing, or good.
frell
What does "frell" mean?
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hold all the cards
What does "hold all the cards" mean?
be in a strong or advantageous position (like a winning hand in a card game) be in a strong or advantageous position (like a winning hand in a card game)The company held all the cards when the union decided to go on strike to achieve their goals.
make or break (someone)
What does "make or break (someone)" mean?
either benefit or ruin someoneThe new business venture will probably make or break my uncle.
keep body and soul together
What does "keep body and soul together" mean?
to stay alive, to survive The girl has been working very hard to keep body and soul together after her illness.

part and parcel of (something)
What does "part and parcel of (something)" mean?
a necessary or important part of somethingThe house that we bought is part and parcel of a much larger piece of property.
Cool as a cat
What does "Cool as a cat" mean?
To act fine when you a actually scared or nervous
keep on (doing something)
What does "keep on (doing something)" mean?
continueShe is careless and keeps on making the same mistakes over and over.
close to the bone
What does "close to the bone" mean?
something (a story or remark) that is embarrassing or upsetting The remarks of my boss hit close to the bone when he began to criticize my work habits.

Friendly footing
What does "Friendly footing" mean?
When relationships are on a friendly footing, they are going well.

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