Yellow Journalism Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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yellow journalism What does yellow journalism mean?	cheap and overly sensational newspaper writing	The article in the paper about the scandal was a good example of yellow journalism.
yellow journalism What does yellow journalism mean?	overly sensational newspaper writing	The newspaper story about the scandal was a good example of yellow journalism.
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on cloud nine What does "on cloud nine" mean?	to be very happy	She has been on cloud nine since she decided to get married last month.
slow up What does "slow up" mean?	to cause someone or something to reduce speed	The factory manager decided to slow up production because of problems in the shipping department.
count noses What does "count noses" mean?	to count people	After the teacher finished counting noses everybody got on the bus.
just now What does "just now" mean?	this very moment, almost at this moment	The accident happened just now. The police haven`t even arrived yet.
on the tip of one`s tongue What does "on the tip of one`s tongue" mean?	almost able to remember something that you have forgotten	My former teacher's name is on the tip of my tongue and I will soon remember it.
Monday morning quarterback What does "Monday morning quarterback" mean?	advice given after the fact, with the benefit of hindsight and otherwise not useful
company town What does "company town" mean?	a town dominated by one industry or company	The company town faced severe economic times when the coal mine closed.
wail on What does "wail on" mean?	beat; hit; strike (somebody)

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Yellow Journalism Idiom