American Idioms and Expressions

Trot (something) Out Idiom

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trot (something) out
What does trot (something) out mean?		 to mention something without giving it much thoughtWhen I talk with my friend she often trots out some of our previous problems.

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in the same breath
What does "in the same breath" mean?		 almost at the same time My friend was complaining about her teacher but in the same breath she said that she will continue with the class.

swan song
What does "swan song" mean?		 the last work or performance by an artist before death or retirement The actor's swan song was his magnificent performance in his recent movie.

shellacking
What does "shellacking" mean?		defeat; beating; loss
muscle
What does "muscle" mean?		strong person brought in as a threat or for enforcement
touch off (something)
What does "touch off (something)" mean?		 to cause something to fire or explode by lighting the fuseThe fire at the oil refinery touched off an explosion that destroyed many tanks.
make up with (someone)
What does "make up with (someone)" mean?		 become friends again after a quarrelThe girl made up with her friend after their fight last week.
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)
make an offer
What does "make an offer" mean?		 to make a financial proposal for a product or service We plan to make an offer to buy the house on Saturday.

naked eye
What does "naked eye" mean?		 the human eye (not using a microscope or binoculars or telescope etc.) It was difficult to see the star with the naked eye.

leave one to one's fate
What does "leave one to one's fate" mean?		 abandon someone to whatever may happenThe tour was suddenly canceled and we were left to our fate regarding an attempt to get our money refunded.
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