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What Does “throw your hat into the ring” mean? Definition: (also toss your hat into the ring) to show your […]

What Does “have a card up your sleeve” mean? Definition: If you have a card up your sleeve, have a

What Does “laugh up your sleeve” mean? Definition: to be secretly amused. Example(s) They’re very polite in your presence, but

What Does “wear your heart on your sleeve” mean? Definition: to display one’s feelings openly. Example(s) Alan always has his

What Does “wear the pants” mean? Definition: If a woman wears the pants, she exercises authority or is the person

What Does “lose your shirt” mean? Definition: If you lose your shirt, you lose all your money as a result

What Does “take one’s hat off to someone” mean? Definition: said when you admire someone for an achievement. Example(s) If

What Does “pass the hat around” mean? Definition: (also pass the hat round) to collect money by asking people or

What Does “talk through one’s hat” mean? Definition: to talk nonesense Example(s) He was talking through his hat. I couldn’t

What Does “the boot is on the other foot” mean? Definition: (also the shoe is on the other foot) said

What Does “put yourself in someone’s shoes” mean? Definition: If you put yourself in someone’s shoes, you try to see

What Does “be in somebody’s shoes” mean? Definition: to be in the situation that another person is in. Example(s) I