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1950s Idioms and Slang

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    Do you know the meaning of these idioms and slang from the 1950s?
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  • What does "made in the shade" mean?
    An easy success or having a guaranteed advantage
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  • What does "take a picture" mean? ("Take a picture; it'll last longer)
    A sarcastic remark to someone staring too long
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  • What does "knuckle sandwich" mean?
    A fist to the face
  •  15
  • What does "don't have a cow" mean?
    Don't get so excited or freaked out
  •  15
  • What does "a little dab'll do ya" mean?
    Only a small amount is needed (often for hair gel)
  •  20
  • What does "word from the bird" mean?
    The absolute truth
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  • What is a "party pooper?"
    Someone not fun to be around
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  • What is a "cat" or "hipster?"
    A cool trendy person
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  • What is an "ankle biter?"
    A small child
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  • What does "cruisin' for a bruisin'" mean?
    looking for trouble or acting in a way that leads to punishment
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  • What is a "beatnik?"
    A young free spirited, artistic person
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  • What does it mean to "dig" something?
    to like or appreciate
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  • What is a "square" person?
    A person who sticks to traditional, boring, or old-fashioned norms
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  • What does it mean to "flip your lid?"
    To go crazy or lose one's temper
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  • What does it mean to "have a blast?"
    To have a great time
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