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Tighten the Screws On (Someone)

Tighten the Screws On (Someone)

Machinery November 23, 2018 • No Comments •
What does the idiom “tighten the screws on” mean? Definition: Increase the pressure on (someone) Example: Japanese prosecutors …
The Shit Hits the Fan

The Shit Hits the Fan

Misc. People , American , Australian , British , Canadian , Machinery May 4, 2018 • No Comments •
What does the idiom “the shit hits the fan” mean? Definition: (When) serious problems that have been expected …
Strike While the Iron Is Hot

Strike While the Iron Is Hot

Machinery February 27, 2018 • No Comments •
What does the idiom “strike while the iron his hot” mean? Definition: Take advantage of an opportunity that …
Hold the Phone

Hold the Phone

Technology , American , Machinery January 29, 2018 • No Comments •
What does the idiom “hold the phone” mean? Definition: wait a moment (whether you’re on the phone or …
Nuts and Bolts

Nuts and Bolts

Machinery October 27, 2017 • No Comments •
What does the idiom “nuts and bolts” mean? Definition: Everyday details of something Example: I have a general …
Grease the Wheels

Grease the Wheels

Machinery September 9, 2017 • No Comments •
What does the expression “grease the wheels” mean? Definition: do something to make an operation run smoothly Example: …

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