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What Does “take it or leave it” mean? Definition: said about an offer when you either accept it or reject […]

What Does “take a dim view of” mean? Definition: to disapprove of something. Example(s) My grandfather takes a dim view

What Does “under construction” mean? Definition: said about something which is being built or fixed. Example(s) The house has been

What Does “wait and see” mean? Definition: to wait to see what will occur after. Example(s) The new manager hasn’t

What Does “X marks the spot.” mean? Definition: said to show the exact spot. Example(s) Would you mind moving that

What Does “you got me there” mean? Definition: I can’t answer your question. Example(s) I don’t kow what to say.

What Does “gas up” mean? Definition: to fill a vehicle with gasoline. Example(s) I have to stop at the next

What Does “next to nothing” mean? Definition: almost; hardly. Example(s) Although they paid him next to nothing, he liked the

What Does “odds and ends” mean? Definition: various often worthless small items. Example(s) I have to get rid of a

What Does “bag of tricks” mean? Definition: a set of techniques and methods. Example(s) Why don’t you use your bag

What Does “call a spade a spade” mean? Definition: to be truthful about something, even if it is rude or

What Does “blessing in desguise” mean? Definition: a blessing in disguise is said when a misfortune has some unexpected benefits