Under One`s Own Steam Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Under One`s Own Steam Idiom mean?

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under one`s own steam What does under one`s own steam mean?	by one`s own efforts, without help	He was able to go home under his own steam even though he was feeling very sick.
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low man on the totem pole What does "low man on the totem pole" mean?	the least important person	I am the low man on the totem pole in our company and I have no power at all.
look at the world through rose-colored glasses What does "look at the world through rose-colored glasses" mean?	to see only the good things about something, to be too optimistic	My friend always looks at the world through rose-colored glasses and he does not believe that some people are dishonest.
belly ride What does "belly ride" mean?	sexual intercourse between two people
throw one`s weight around What does "throw one`s weight around" mean?	to use one`s influence in an aggressive way	Our boss has been throwing his weight around ever since he got his promotion.

Skin in the game What does "Skin in the game" mean?	A person who has skin in the game has invested in the company they are running.
yucky What does "yucky" mean?	: terrible; distasteful; very unpleasant.	"Don't eat the soup at the cafeteria. It'syucky!"
fall behind What does "fall behind" mean?	to fail to keep up with work/studies/payments etc.	I fell behind with my homework at the beginning of the term and had problems throughout the year.
biggie What does "biggie" mean?	someone or something of significance or importance
keep a civil tongue What does "keep a civil tongue" mean?	to speak decently and politely	I tried to keep a civil tongue during my argument with the store clerk.
fast-track What does "fast-track" mean?	move something or somebody quicky through an organization or situation

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Under One`s Own Steam Idiom