American Idioms and Expressions

Wildcat Strike Idiom

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wildcat strike
What does wildcat strike mean?		 a strike not ordered by a labor union but done without planning by a group of workersThere was a wildcat strike at the factory last night.
wildcat strike
What does wildcat strike mean?		 a strike not ordered by a labor union but done without planning by a group of workers There was a wildcat strike at the factory last night.


Some Random Idioms
a cat in gloves catches no mice
What does "a cat in gloves catches no mice" mean?		 if you are too careful and polite you may not get what you want A cat in gloves catches no mice and I advised my friend that he should be more aggressive at work or he will not be successful.

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decide in favor of (someone or something)
What does "decide in favor of (someone or something)" mean?		 to determine the winner of something, to decide who is rightThe city decided in favor of building a new bridge over the river.
pop
What does "pop" mean?		popular.Pop music sucks these days.
throw one's weight around
What does "throw one's weight around" mean?		 give orders, attempt to boss people aroundThe new supervisor likes to throw his weight around the company.
take one's eye off the ball
What does "take one's eye off the ball" mean?		 fail to keep one's attention focused on the ball or the matter at hand fail to keep one's attention focused on the ball or the matter at handHe took his eye off the ball for only a second and the other team quickly scored a goal.
in fashion
What does "in fashion" mean?		 fashionable Very thin neckties are not in fashion now.

learn (something) by heart
What does "learn (something) by heart" mean?		 to memorize something so that you can repeat it without thinking The children learned all of the songs by heart for the school play.

from day to day
What does "from day to day" mean?		 one day at a time We did not know from day to day if the weather would be good for the birthday picnic.

put out (something)
What does "put out (something)" mean?		 to produce/make somethingThe company decided to put out a newsletter for the employees.
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