American Idioms and Expressions

Thumbs Up On (someone Or Something) Idiom

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thumbs up on (someone or something)
What does thumbs up on (someone or something) mean?		 to be in favor of someone or somethingEverybody cheered when it was announced that we had voted thumbs up for a new holiday in the winter.
thumbs up on (someone or something)
What does thumbs up on (someone or something) mean?		 to be in favor of someone or somethingI waited to hear if it would be thumbs up on our plan to change the holiday policy at work.

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have to (do something)
What does "have to (do something)" mean?		 be obliged or forced to do somethingI have to leave at 4:00 or I will be late for my appointment.
more fun than a barrel of monkeys
What does "more fun than a barrel of monkeys" mean?		 very funny, funThe children love the man because he is more fun than a barrel of monkeys and makes everybody laugh.
cause tongues to wag
What does "cause tongues to wag" mean?		 to give people something to gossip or talk about The woman caused tongues to wag when she came to the party without her husband.

At the top of the list
What does "At the top of the list" mean?		 If something is at the top of the list, it is of highest priority, most important, most urgent, or the next in one's line of attention.
shell out money
What does "shell out money" mean?		 to pay moneyI shelled out much money for the new stereo.
tightfisted (with money)
What does "tightfisted (with money)" mean?		 to be stingy with moneyMy friend is very tightfisted with money and he never likes to buy anything.
far out
What does "far out" mean?		 cool; nice; excellent
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