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American Dream	A widespread determination by Americans to provide their children with a better upbringing than their parents were able to provide for them.	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)
come in from the cold	To gain widespread acceptance in a group or society, especially where there was not any before.	Rate it: (5.00 / 1 vote)
hell on earth	A very unpleasant situation; torment, particularly when widespread.	Rate it: (5.00 / 1 vote)
necker's knob	A knob attached to the steering wheel of an automobile, especially before the widespread availability of power steering, helping the driver steer with one arm and leaving the other arm free to provide romantic attention to a companion.	Rate it: (3.00 / 2 votes)
play in Peoria	To receive widespread acceptance among members of the general American public.	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)
soap plant	Any plant of the genus Chlorogalum, endemic to western North America, especially Chlorogalum pomeridianum, the most widespread species.	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)
trial by media	The process by which media coverage affects a person's reputation by creating a widespread perception of guilt or innocence, often before, or after, a verdict in a court of law.	Rate it: (3.67 / 3 votes)
widespread panic	a sudden unreasoning terror often accompanied by mass flight	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)