Under One`s Thumb Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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under one`s thumb What does under one`s thumb mean?	obedient to someone, controlled by someone	He is only an assistant salesman but he has his boss under his thumb.
under one`s thumb What does under one`s thumb mean?	to be obedient to someone, to be controlled by someone	The woman has her husband under her thumb and she never gives him any freedom at all.
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funny bone What does "funny bone" mean?	the place at the back of the elbow that tingles when hit	I hit my funny bone today and it still hurts.
take (someone) for (someone or something) What does "take (someone) for (someone or something)" mean?	to mistake someone for someone or something	The man took the boy for a robber and called the police.
skip out on (someone or something) What does "skip out on (someone or something)" mean?	sneak away from someone or some event	I decided to skip out on the meeting and go to a movie.
bean What does "bean" mean?	his someone on the head (often with a ball).	The batter got beaned by the pitcher.
I'll be damned (if) What does "I'll be damned (if)" mean?	idiom. there is no way that; I will not under any circumstancesâ€¦.	I'll be damned if I'm going to do that.
close the books (on someone or something) What does "close the books (on someone or something)" mean?	to put an end to something (like the books in accounting records)	The owners of the team closed the books on the idea of building a new stadium.

fit and trim What does "fit and trim" mean?	to be slim and in good physical shape	My sister looked fit and trim after spending six months at the spa.
a song and dance What does "a song and dance" mean?	an excuse	My friend gave me a song and dance about being busy but I did not believe him.
get (something) out in the open What does "get (something) out in the open" mean?	stop hiding a fact or a secret	The lawyers were able to quickly get things out in the open during the trial.
turn one`s back on (someone or something) What does "turn one`s back on (someone or something)" mean?	refuse to help someone in trouble or need	The woman turned her back on her friend when the friend asked her for some money.
Plain Jane What does "Plain Jane" mean?	A plain Jane is a woman who isn't particularly attractive.

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Under One`s Thumb Idiom