Stand down?
Please explain “stand down”, as in this headline: Trump Ordered to Stand Down by Federal Judge, Stop Warrantless Immigration Arrests.
That ship has left
Please explain this sentence: There won’t be another offer – that ship has left.
Cut a figure of confidence?
Please explain “cut a figure of confidence” in this: To say he cut a figure of confidence is an understatement. This was a cocky, pugnacious guy.
Fall by the wayside
Please explain “fall by the wayside” in this sentence: There are promises he’s kept, and there are ones that have fallen by the wayside.
Third time, no charm?
Please explain this quote: “Third time, no charm. They beat us again. Got to admit they’re the better team.”
Come clean?
Please explain “come clean” in this sentence: Enough lies, it’s time to come clean.
News that floored us?
Please explain this headline: This Week’s News That Floored Us.
Sleep like log?
Please explain “sleep like a log” in this passage: Can’t get to sleep? Perhaps you’re not tired. Run 10 miles like I sometimes do, and, like me, you’ll sleep like a log.
They’ve had our number for a while
Please explain this sentence: “They’re the better team – they’ve had our number for a while.”
Dead weight?
Please explain “dead weight of bureaucracy”. Dead weight?
Well-worn expression?
Please explain this sentence, particularly “well worn”: “As hard as a nail” is a well worn expression.
Blowing my stack
Please explain this sentence: I’m sorry, I apologize for blowing my stack.
Like the cut of his jib?
Please explain “l(fā)ike the cut of his jib” in this passage: I know George. I like the cut of his jib. He’s a good person.
Off chance?
Please explain this sentence, particularly “off chance”: There’s an off chance of a shower later Saturday, with a somewhat better chance happening early Sunday.
Hard up?
Please explain this sentence: Why do young people feel so hard up?