Two Cents Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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two cents What does two cents mean?	something not important, something very small	Although my friend's stereo works well I would not give him two cents for it.
two cents What does two cents mean?	something not important, something very small	Although my friend's stereo works well I would not give him two cents for it.
	Some Random Idioms
a cinch What does "a cinch" mean?	something that's very easy to do.	A: How was the test?B: It was a cinch. I finished it quickly and I know that allmy answers were correct."

in the works What does "in the works" mean?	in preparation, being planned or worked on	Don`t worry about whether or not we will be building the new computer lab. It is definitely in the works.
straighten out (someone or something) What does "straighten out (someone or something)" mean?	to cause someone's bad behavior to improve, to organize/fix something that is in confusion or disorder	I went to the bank to straighten out the problem with my credit card.
calc What does "calc" mean?	calculus (class or subject in school).	My calc teacher makes it easier than I thought it'd be.
hot number What does "hot number" mean?	sexually appealing person (usually a woman)
Make a request What does "Make a request" mean?	If you request something, or make a request, you are asking for something you want or need.
pal around (with someone) What does "pal around (with someone)" mean?	to be friends with someone	I have begun to pal around with a friend from my evening language class.

down the line What does "down the line" mean?	straight ahead, in the future	There will be many changes in our company down the line.
out of circulation What does "out of circulation" mean?	to be not active, to not join in what others are doing	He has a new girlfriend so he will be out of circulation for awhile.
kick back What does "kick back" mean?	relax and not do much	I`m going to kick back this evening and watch television.
Blow by blow What does "Blow by blow" mean?	A blow-by-blow description gives every detail in sequence.
over my dead body What does "over my dead body" mean?	not if I can stop you	I told my friend that I would lend him money only over my dead body.
All mouth and trousers What does "All mouth and trousers" mean?	(UK) Someone who's all mouth and trousers talks or boasts a lot but doesn't deliver. 'All mouth and no trousers' is also used, though this is a corruption of the original.

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Two Cents Idiom