Walk Out Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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walk out What does walk out mean?	go on strike	More than half of the workers at the factory decided to walk out on strike this morning.
walk out What does walk out mean?	to go on strike	Most of the workers at the factory decided to walk out on strike this morning.
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rub elbows (with someone) What does "rub elbows (with someone)" mean?	to work closely or associate with someone	I have been rubbing elbows with some very interesting people at work recently.

idiot light What does "idiot light" mean?	red or flashing lights on dashboard panel of a car that warn the driver of a problem
back down What does "back down" mean?	to yield in one's position during negotiations, to not follow up on a threat	The government backed down on their threat to stop giving money to the school district.
get a break What does "get a break" mean?	to get an opportunity or good deal	We were able to get a break on the price of the paint and we saved much money.
a taste of (something) What does "a taste of (something)" mean?	an experience of something, an example of something	I was able to get a taste of playing tennis while I was on my holiday.
Climb on the bandwagon What does "Climb on the bandwagon" mean?	When people climb on the bandwagon they do something because it is popular and everyone else is doing it.
go off What does "go off" mean?	to begin to ring or buzz	The fire alarm started to go off just as we entered the building.

Blow your stack What does "Blow your stack" mean?	If you blow your stack, you lose your temper.
out of step What does "out of step" mean?	to be out of harmony	He is out of step with the rest of the group and needs to think about what he should be doing.
raise a hand What does "raise a hand" mean?	to do something, to do one's share, to help	I am angry at my friend because he did not raise a hand to help me clean up the mess in the kitchen.
warm one`s blood/heart What does "warm one`s blood/heart" mean?	make one feel warm or excited	The sight of the small boy helping the old woman warmed the heart of the people on the street.
rally What does "rally" mean?	party; gathering; event

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Walk Out Idiom