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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an egghead What does "an egghead" mean?	a very intelligent person.	"Jake didn't make very good grades in school,but his sister was a real egghead."
of one mind What does "of one mind" mean?	to have the same opinion about something, to agree on something with someone else	The finance committee was of one mind when they made this year's budget.
well hung What does "well hung" mean?	having large testicles and penis
have an ear out for (something) What does "have an ear out for (something)" mean?	to listen carefully for something	The man always has an ear out for business opportunities that may appear.
knock (something) off What does "knock (something) off" mean?	finish/do something (often in haste or carelessly)	The small furniture company is able to knock off many tables very fast.
in good spirits What does "in good spirits" mean?	happy/cheerful/positive	Everyone was in good spirits when they went to the beach for a picnic.

scope out What does "scope out" mean?	assess or evaluate somebody visually
take (something) at face value What does "take (something) at face value" mean?	to accept something as the truth and with no hidden meaning	I was forced to take what my boss said at face value.
horny What does "horny" mean?	sexually aroused; wanting sexual activity
bet one's bottom dollar What does "bet one's bottom dollar" mean?	to be very certain about something	I would bet my bottom dollar that my friend will be late for the movie.
bod What does "bod" mean?	body; physique (especially an appealing one).	Look at that bod.

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Under One`s Own Steam Idiom