Such As Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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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.
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.
	Some Random Idioms
Not on my watch What does "Not on my watch" mean?	Someone distancing themselves from a situation could say that it is not on their watch.

Even the dogs in the street know What does "Even the dogs in the street know" mean?	(Irish) This idiom is used frequently in Ireland, and means something is so obvious that even the dogs in the street know it.
Clean break What does "Clean break" mean?	If you make a clean break, you break away completely from something.
buzz What does "buzz" mean?	fly an aircraft very low over an area.	The fighter jets buzzed the enemy camp.
go belly up What does "go belly up" mean?	to go out of business because of financial problems	The small computer company went belly up several months ago.
WWW What does "WWW" mean?	we want women
lard ass What does "lard ass" mean?	fat person, especially when the person has large buttocks

twist (someone`s) arm What does "twist (someone`s) arm" mean?	to force or threaten someone to make them do something	My friend did not have to twist my arm to get me to go to the movie. I wanted to go anyway.
give (someone) the green light What does "give (someone) the green light" mean?	to give someone permission to proceed with a project	We were given the green light to begin the new project.
have a bee in one`s bonnet What does "have a bee in one`s bonnet" mean?	to have a fixed idea that stays in one's mind	My friend has a bee in her bonnet and she will not stop talking about moving to a new apartment.
disturbing the peace What does "disturbing the peace" mean?	disorderly/violent /threatening conduct, an interruption of the peace and tranquillity of the community	Two men were arrested for disturbing the peace when they got into a fight in front of the shopping mall.
leave one's mark on (someone or something) What does "leave one's mark on (someone or something)" mean?	affect the behavior and performance of another person or of something	The former president left his mark on the way that the company was run for many years after he retired.

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Such As Idiom