Tube Steak Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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tube steak What does tube steak mean?	hotdog
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one or two What does "one or two" mean?	a few, a small number	There were only one or two people at the meeting so it was postponed until later.

have an in with (someone) What does "have an in with (someone)" mean?	have a way to request a special favor from someone	The woman has an in with her boss and can easily get time off.
take (something) into account What does "take (something) into account" mean?	to remember and consider something	"Please take into account the fact that the girl has only been studying French for a few weeks."
get the cold shoulder (from someone) What does "get the cold shoulder (from someone)" mean?	to be ignored or rejected (by someone)	I often get the cold shoulder from my coworker..
pump up What does "pump up" mean?	exercise or flex muscles to that they become filled with blood and appear larger
power behind the throne What does "power behind the throne" mean?	the person who controls the person who seems to be in charge of something	The general is the power behind the throne in the small country and he has much influence.
control the purse strings What does "control the purse strings" mean?	to be in charge of the money	My mother used to control the purse strings in our family.
heads will roll What does "heads will roll" mean?	serious trouble is coming, someone will lose his or her job	Heads will roll if we do not make some progress in fixing the accounting problem.
get on (someone) to do (something) What does "get on (someone) to do (something)" mean?	to ask or pressure someone to do something	I will get on my friend to return your book tomorrow.

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Tube Steak Idiom