Thumb Through Something Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Thumb Through Something Idiom mean?

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thumb through (something) What does thumb through (something) mean?	to look quickly through a book or magazine or newspaper	I thumbed through the garden catalogue at the store.
thumb through (something) What does thumb through (something) mean?	to look through a book/magazine/newspaper without reading it carefully	I thumbed through several magazines while I was waiting for the dentist.
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show (someone) the ropes What does "show (someone) the ropes" mean?	to tell or show someone how something is done	The experienced carpenter made a great effort to show the new trainee the ropes.

move to (do something) What does "move to (do something)" mean?	to propose to do something (usually at a meeting)	I will move to have another meeting next week so we can discuss the problem.
backer What does "backer" mean?	investor; financial supporter
cut class What does "cut class" mean?	not go to class	I decided to cut class in order to study for my geography test.
get it through one`s head What does "get it through one`s head" mean?	to understand/believe something	The man has got it through his head that he will get a job without making any effort.
rap What does "rap" mean?	criminal charge or accusation; blame or responsibility

go to bed with the chickens What does "go to bed with the chickens" mean?	to go to bed as the sun is setting, to go to bed very early	My grandfather always goes to bed with the chickens because he works on a farm.
snog What does "snog" mean?	kiss.	I just snogged the girl of my dreams.
turd What does "turd" mean?	horrible person
end product What does "end product" mean?	the final result	The end product of the survey was a better understanding of how things are working in our company.
cut class What does "cut class" mean?	not go to class	I decided to cut class in order to study for my geography test.

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Thumb Through Something Idiom