Wimp Out Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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wimp out What does wimp out mean?	avoid a task
wimp out What does wimp out mean?	cease or stop due to fear or anxiety
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Tall drink of water What does "Tall drink of water" mean?	Someone who is very tall and slender is a tall drink of water. ('A tall glass of water' is also used.)

sail under false colors What does "sail under false colors" mean?	to pretend to be something that one is not	The politician was sailing under false colors when he appealed to the citizens for votes.
ass wipe What does "ass wipe" mean?	an annoying person of little or no value
pack them in What does "pack them in" mean?	to attract a lot of people	The new restaurant is able to pack them in with its new and exciting menu.
Double-edged sword What does "Double-edged sword" mean?	If someone uses an argument that could both help them and harm them, then they are using a double-edged sword sword; it cuts both ways.

back up (someone or something) What does "back up (someone or something)" mean?	to support someone or something	The doctor made a mistake and the hospital refused to back him up.
as flat as a pancake What does "as flat as a pancake" mean?	very flat	The child's toy was as flat as a pancake after the car drove over it.
a storm is brewing What does "a storm is brewing" mean?	there is going to be trouble or a storm coming	A storm is brewing between the two government departments over the tax issue.
bingo What does "bingo" mean?	minimum amount of fuel needed to safely return to base.	Bingo fuel. We're heading back, now.
pop one's cork What does "pop one's cork" mean?	become angry; have an outburst or tantrum
full-fledged What does "full-fledged" mean?	complete, having everything that is needed to be something	My cousin became a full-fledged nurse before she went to Saudi Arabia to work for a year.

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Wimp Out Idiom