Toss Something Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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toss something What does toss something mean?	throw something away; put something in the trash.	"These shoes are worn out. I guess I'll have to toss them."
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quads What does "quads" mean?	quadrucep muscles (on the front of the thigh, visible near the knee)

go ape (over someone or something) What does "go ape (over someone or something)" mean?	to become highly excited or angry about someone or something	Our teacher will go ape if he sees that you have not finished the work that was due today.
dog in the manger What does "dog in the manger" mean?	one who prevents others from enjoying what one has no use for oneself (from Aesops Fables)	The girl was a dog in the manger. She cancelled the dinner because she could not attend.
a narrow escape What does "a narrow escape" mean?	an escape with little chance of error	He had a narrow escape when he almost fell from his bicycle.
made to measure What does "made to measure" mean?	made especially to fit the measurements of someone	When I was working in Hong Kong I purchased several suits that were made to measure.
follow through on/with (something) What does "follow through on/with (something)" mean?	to finish an action, to keep a promise	Our boss said that wages would improve soon but he never followed through with his promise.
call the shots What does "call the shots" mean?	to be in charge	During the meeting the vice-president was calling the shots.
crater What does "crater" mean?	scar from acne
pick one's way through (something) What does "pick one's way through (something)" mean?	to work slowly through written material	I picked my way through the material that I had to study for the exam.
lox What does "lox" mean?	liquid oxygen

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Toss Something Idiom