Wax And Wane Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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wax and wane What does wax and wane mean?	increase and decrease (like the moon)	The boy's interest in soccer is always waxing and waning.
wax and wane What does wax and wane mean?	to increase and decrease (like the moon)	The boy's interest in soccer is always waxing and waning.
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with impunity What does "with impunity" mean?	without risk of punishment	The man was able to continue to abuse his position and clients with impunity.
as sober as a judge What does "as sober as a judge" mean?	alert and completely sober, not drunk, very formal	My father is always as sober as a judge when he gets into his car to drive.
set up (something) What does "set up (something)" mean?	to establish something, to provide the money for something	The newspaper company provided the money to set up the new travel magazine.
as dead as a dodo What does "as dead as a dodo" mean?	dead, no longer in existence	The dog was as dead as a dodo after the accident.
(have a) bee in one`s bonnet What does "(have a) bee in one`s bonnet" mean?	to have an idea that continually occupies one`s thoughts.	My friend has a bee in her bonnet about going to Europe next year.
Put someone on a pedestal What does "Put someone on a pedestal" mean?	If you put someone on a pedestal, you admire them greatly, idolise them.
sharp What does "sharp" mean?	handsome; attractive; nicely dressed

make a face (at someone) What does "make a face (at someone)" mean?	make a strange face to ridicule someone	The little girl made a face at the boy in her class.
break out of (something) What does "break out of (something)" mean?	to escape from something	Several prisoners tried to break out of prison last month.
kid around (with someone) What does "kid around (with someone)" mean?	tease and joke with someone	The students were kidding around with the teacher after the class.
foregone conclusion What does "foregone conclusion" mean?	a conclusion that is already decided	It was a foregone conclusion that the opposition party would win the election.
deliver the goods What does "deliver the goods" mean?	to succeed in doing a good job of something	The new manager is not very popular but he is able to deliver the goods.

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Wax And Wane Idiom