The Coast Is Clear Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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the coast is clear What does the coast is clear mean?	no danger is in sight, no one can see you	When the coast is clear we will try to enter the building.
the coast is clear What does the coast is clear mean?	no danger is in sight, no one can see you	When the coast is clear we will try to enter the building.
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to be possessed of (something) What does "to be possessed of (something)" mean?	to have something	The man was possessed of an ability to clearly understand and repeat what others had said.

as broad as a barn door What does "as broad as a barn door" mean?	very broad/fat	The flight attendant at the airport was as broad as a barn door.
keep one`s nose clean What does "keep one`s nose clean" mean?	to stay out of trouble	The judge told the young man that he must keep his nose clean in order not to go to jail in the future.
flea What does "flea" mean?	internist; doctor who specializes in internal medicine
at best What does "at best" mean?	under the most favorable circumstances	The doctors said that the man had ten months at best to live.
carry a tune What does "carry a tune" mean?	to be able to sing accurately, to have musical ability	The girl in the music class cannot carry a tune.
beerbong What does "beerbong" mean?	a can of beer, usually large, set up to be drunk in one go
as red as a ruby What does "as red as a ruby" mean?	deep red	The office assistant was wearing lipstick that was as red as a ruby.

sitting pretty What does "sitting pretty" mean?	to be in a favorable situation	My uncle is sitting pretty with his new job and high salary.
put one's hand to the plow What does "put one's hand to the plow" mean?	to begin to do a big and important task	I put my hand to the plow in order to finish my essay before the weekend.
lean over backwards (to do something or to help someone) What does "lean over backwards (to do something or to help someone)" mean?	do everything possible to please someone	My cousin leaned over backwards to help my father when he was sick.

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The Coast Is Clear Idiom