The Off Chance Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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the off chance What does the off chance mean?	a slight possibility	I went to the department store on the off chance that I would find a new jacket that I liked.
the off chance What does the off chance mean?	a slight possibility	I went to the department store on the off chance that I would find a jacket that I liked.
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Wouldn't touch it with a bargepole What does "Wouldn't touch it with a bargepole" mean?	(UK) If you wouldn't touch something with a bargepole, you would not consider being involved under any circumstances. (In American English, people say they wouldn't touch it with a ten-foot pole)

all dressed up What does "all dressed up" mean?	dressed in one's best clothes	The girls were all dressed up for the evening.
in lieu of (something) What does "in lieu of (something)" mean?	instead of something	In lieu of being paid for our overtime work we were given extra time off.
funny bone What does "funny bone" mean?	the place at the back of the elbow that tingles when hit	I hit my funny bone today and it still hurts a little.
go fuck yourself What does "go fuck yourself" mean?	a strong insult intended to reject or disparage another person.	Oh, go fuck yourself.
not give two hoots about (someone or something) What does "not give two hoots about (someone or something)" mean?	to not care at all about someone or something	I do not give two hoots if my friend comes to visit me or not.

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The Off Chance Idiom