American Idioms and Expressions

Vote Of Thanks Idiom

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vote of thanks
What does vote of thanks mean?
a speech expressing appreciation and thanks to a speaker or organizerThe speaker received a vote of thanks from the audience.
vote of thanks
What does vote of thanks mean?
a speech expressing appreciation and thanks to a speaker or organizer The speaker received a vote of thanks from the audience.


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What does "close in on (someone or something)" mean?
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What does "out of the ordinary" mean?
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What does "feel out of place" mean?
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What does "think the world of (someone or something)" mean?
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What does "chalk (something) up to (something)" mean?
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What does "turn out (a light)" mean?
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What does "fix (someone) up with (someone)" mean?
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What does "sweet on (someone)" mean?
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What does "turn (someone`s) stomach " mean?
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