Throw (someone's) Name Around Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Throw (someone's) Name Around Idiom mean?

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throw (someone's) name around What does throw (someone's) name around mean?	to impress people by saying that you know a famous or influential person	The salesman often throws the names of important people around.
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broad in the beam What does "broad in the beam" mean?	wide hips or large buttocks	The woman is broad in the beam but she does not worry about it at all.

not have the stomach for (something) What does "not have the stomach for (something)" mean?	to have no desire to do something because you think that it is unpleasant or wrong	I do not have the stomach to talk with my friend about his work and financial problems.
for a song What does "for a song" mean?	for very little money, very cheaply	I was able to buy my new car for a song.
up to (someone) to decide/do (something) What does "up to (someone) to decide/do (something)" mean?	to be responsible to choose or decide something	It is up to the president to decide when the meeting will start.
Walking on broken glass What does "Walking on broken glass" mean?	When a person is punished for something. e.g. 'She had me walking on broken glass.'
come down to (something) What does "come down to (something)" mean?	to be reduced to something	The man's decision about the job came down to how it would affect his family.
hold one`s horses What does "hold one`s horses" mean?	to wait, to be patient	"Hold your horses for a moment while I make a phone call."
sink into despair What does "sink into despair" mean?	to grieve or to become depressed	The woman sank into despair when she learned that she had lost her job.
holy shit What does "holy shit" mean?	a strong expression of surprise, fear, or disbelief.	Holy shit! I don't believe it.
out of order What does "out of order" mean?	to be not working	The public telephone was out of order.
shirk one's duty What does "shirk one's duty" mean?	to neglect one's job or task	The guard was shirking his duty when he spent much of the evening playing cards.

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Throw (someone's) Name Around Idiom