The High Seas Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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the high seas What does the high seas mean?	the ocean (away from the coast)	The crew of the ship spent three months on the high seas before going to shore for a visit.
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due process (of law) What does "due process (of law)" mean?	the rights that each individual has to be protected by the law	Although the man was accused of theft by his employer, he knew that he was entitled to due process of law and would have no problems proving his innocence.
blow a fuse What does "blow a fuse" mean?	become angry or upset.	He blew a fuse when he found out he lost his job.
high and low What does "high and low" mean?	everywhere	We looked high and low for her watch but we couldn`t find it.
get on (someone) to do (something) What does "get on (someone) to do (something)" mean?	to ask or pressure someone to do something	I will get on my friend to return your book tomorrow.
Saigon moment What does "Saigon moment" mean?	A Saigon moment is when people realise that something has gone wrong and that they will lose or fail.
hell on earth What does "hell on earth" mean?	a very unpleasant situation	The hot weather made the small town hell on earth.
hang up one's hat What does "hang up one's hat" mean?	to leave a job (usually after a long career)	The man decided to hang up his hat after forty years at his job.
Talk out of your hat What does "Talk out of your hat" mean?	If someone is talking out of their hat, they're talking utter rubbish, especially if compounded with total ignorance of the subject on which they are pontificating. ('Talk through your hat' is also used.)

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The High Seas Idiom