American Idioms and Expressions

Wheel And Deal Idiom

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wheel and deal What does wheel and deal mean?	take part in political or business dealing	There was a lot of wheeling and dealing going on before they built the new convention center.
wheel and deal What does wheel and deal mean?	to negotiate, to buy and sell something	The salesman likes to wheel and deal with his customers.
wheel and deal What does wheel and deal mean?	to negotiate to buy and sell something (often in a way that is very close to being dishonest or illegal)	The salesman likes to wheel and deal with his customers.
wheel and deal What does wheel and deal mean?	to take part in political or business dealing	There was a lot of wheeling and dealing going on before they built the new convention center. when Idioms
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crowd What does "crowd" mean?	move into too close to someone; put pressure on someone

rain (something) out What does "rain (something) out" mean?	to spoil something by raining	The music festival was rained out yesterday evening.
let (someone) off (easy) What does "let (someone) off (easy)" mean?	release someone with little or no punishment	The judge let the man off easy because he seemed to be sincere in his apology for his crime.
over the top What does "over the top" mean?	to be excessive/overdone	The demands of our boss are over the top and everybody is becoming angry.
hit the bull`s-eye What does "hit the bull`s-eye" mean?	go to the most important part of a matter, reach the main question	She hit the bull`s-eye when she suggested that decreasing costs was more important than increasing sales.

skive off What does "skive off" mean?	avoid work or responsibilities; shirk
not hurt a flea What does "not hurt a flea" mean?	to not hurt anything or anyone (not even a small insect like a flea)	Our dog is very gentle and he will not hurt a flea.
tan (someone's) hide What does "tan (someone's) hide" mean?	to spank or beat someone	The angry mother threatened to tan her child's hide.

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