Zap Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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zap What does zap mean?	impress somebody	She really zapped me!
zap What does zap mean?	shock somebody	Don't zap me, bro!
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a dose of one's own medicine What does "a dose of one's own medicine" mean?	the same kind of treatment that one gives to other people	The man got a dose of his own medicine when his boss began to treat him the same way that he treated others.

out of character What does "out of character" mean?	to be unlike one's usual character, to be inappropriate for one's character	Getting into an argument with the sales clerk was out of character for my father. He almost never argues about such things.
Tomorrow's another day What does "Tomorrow's another day" mean?	This means that things might turn out better or that there might be another opportunity in the future.
turtle What does "turtle" mean?	Kevlar helmet
the jury is still out (on someone or something) What does "the jury is still out (on someone or something)" mean?	have not decided about something	For myself, the jury is still out on whether or not it will be a good idea to look for a new job.
in pencil What does "in pencil" mean?	written or signed with a pencil	I wrote the exam in pencil in case I wanted to change some of the answers.

silver bullet What does "silver bullet" mean?	amazing and full-proof solution
wrecker What does "wrecker" mean?	tow truck.	Where's the wrecker? I've got to get my car to the shop.
Like a moth to a flame What does "Like a moth to a flame" mean?	Something that is like a moth to a flame is attracted to something that is deadly or dangerous.

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