What With Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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what with What does what with mean?	because, as a result of	We wanted to go away for a holiday but what with moving to a new house we are too busy to go anywhere.
what with What does what with mean?	because, as a result of	We wanted to go away for a holiday but what with moving to a new house we are too busy to go anywhere.
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put-on What does "put-on" mean?	con; deception

stoned What does "stoned" mean?	drunk; intoxicated
golden What does "golden" mean?	cool; nice; excellent.	We're golden. Let's go.
in abeyance What does "in abeyance" mean?	the temporary suspension of an activity or a ruling	The final estate settlement was in abeyance while the lawyers looked at the will in more detail.
bad/rotten apple What does "bad/rotten apple" mean?	a bad person	The boy is a bad apple and he is always in some kind of trouble.
not have a pot to piss in What does "not have a pot to piss in" mean?	idiom. be very poor; have no money or resources.	He hasn't got a pot to piss in, so don't ask him for money.
Made in the shade What does "Made in the shade" mean?	One has an easy time in life or in a given situation. Finding things working to one's benefit.
reach a stalemate What does "reach a stalemate" mean?	to arrive at a position where no progress is being made	The talks to buy the new computers have reached a stalemate and it will be difficult to start them again.

outside of (something) What does "outside of (something)" mean?	other than something, except for something	Outside of the weather our vacation was quite enjoyable.
wack off What does "wack off" mean?	masturbate (men only)
work over What does "work over" mean?	threaten or beat someone	The gang worked over the storeowner in order to get some money from him.
on hand What does "on hand" mean?	to be available	I am sorry but I do not have any aspirin on hand at the moment.

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