Win By A Neck Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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win by a neck What does win by a neck mean?	succeed by a small amount (in horse racing a horse may win by the length of its head only)	succeed by a small amount (in horse racing a horse may win by the length of its head only)The race was very close but at the end the young horse pulled ahead and won the race by a neck.
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in one`s hair What does "in one`s hair" mean?	to be bothering someone, to be always annoying someone	My sister's small son is always in her hair when she is making dinner.
fruitcake What does "fruitcake" mean?	person who acts childish or silly
no skin off one`s nose What does "no skin off one`s nose" mean?	to be of no concern/trouble/interest to someone	It is no skin off my nose whether or not she comes to the party.
DDK What does "DDK" mean?	designated drunk
at (someone's) service What does "at (someone's) service" mean?	to be ready to help someone in any way possible	A member of the hotel staff was at our service during our stay.
get into (somewhere) What does "get into (somewhere)" mean?	to enter somewhere - a car or a class or a university	My friend wants to get into a good university. I bumped my head as I was getting into the car.
foam at the mouth What does "foam at the mouth" mean?	to be very angry (like a mad dog)	My father was foaming at the mouth when I told him that I had damaged his car.
off-the-cuff What does "off-the-cuff" mean?	without preparation	Our boss made a great off-the-cuff speech at the party last night.
early to bed, early to rise makes one healthy, wealthy and wise What does "early to bed, early to rise makes one healthy, wealthy and wise" mean?	going to bed early is good for you	going to bed early is good for youEarly to bed, early to rise makes one healthy, wealthy and wise was the advice that my grandmother gave me.

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Win By A Neck Idiom