Meaning:
achras zapota 
n.
large tropical American evergreen yielding chicle gum and edible fruit; sometimes placed in genus Achras
pot Idiom, Proverb
a chicken in every pot
enough food for every family No one will be hungry if there's a chicken in every pot.
a hot potato
a situation likely to cause trouble to the person handling it The issue of the non-union workers is a real hot potato that we must deal with.
a spot of tea
a small cup of tea, a drink of tea When I visit Mrs. Smith, we always have a spot of tea.
a tempest in a teapot
a lot of excitement about a small problem The argument was over quickly. It was a tempest in a teapot.
chicken in every pot
(See a chicken in every pot)
couch potato
someone who spends too much time watching TV.
crackpot
a person who is strange or weird, wacko Some crackpot wrote a letter to him threatening his family.
drop him like a hot potato
leave him, not associate with him If she finds out you're not rich, she'll drop you like a hot potato.
go to pot
(See gone to pot)
gone to pot
in poor condition, neglected, run down The farmyard had gone to pot. There was junk everywhere.
have a soft spot for
have a caring feeling for, have sympathy for, feel for I've always had a soft spot in my heart for Martha. She was so kind to me as a child.
hit the high spots
consider or mention only the more important parts of something He only had time to hit the high spots in his report but still it was very interesting.
hit the jackpot
be very lucky or successful She hit the jackpot when she went to Las Vegas last weekend.
hit the spot
refresh or satisfy Drinking the lemonade after the baseball game really hit the spot.
hot potato
a question or argument that is controversial and difficult to settle The issue of building the nuclear power plant is a real hot potato for the local town council.
in a spot
in some trouble, in an embarrassing or difficult position She is really in a tight spot right now since she was unable to enter university and also has no job.
in a tight spot
in a difficult position, in a pinch Mom told me to go, and Dad told me to stay. I was in a tight spot.
Johnny on the spot
being ready to help, being there when needed When I need a ride, you're always here - Johnny on the spot.
like a hot potato
(See drop him like a hot potato)
on the spot
in a difficult or embarrassing situation He was really put on the spot when the reporter asked him about the campaign donations.
piss pot full
a lot, very many, more than expected After the poker game, Sammy had a piss pot full of loonies.
pot
marijuana tobacco, reefer The room smelled of tobacco, like someone had been smoking pot.
pot calling the kettle black
a guilty person accusing another guilty person When thief accuses robber, it's the pot calling the kettle black.
pot of gold
a fortune, a lot of money Isy believes there's a pot of gold buried in every acre he buys.
potato sack
loose fitting jacket or clothing Potato sack looks good on Ken. Baggy clothes suit him.
potlicker
a little person, a small competitor George - that potlicker! I can beat him with my little finger!
realize your potential
be the best you can, come into your own If you work for a good company, you can realize your potential.
small potatoes
unimportant things, insignificant matters Don't worry about a few broken dishes. They're small potatoes.
soft spot
(See have a soft spot for)
soft spot for someone/something
a feeling of affection toward a person or thing She has a soft spot for the elderly lady in the store.
spot of tea
(See a spot of tea)
spot on
correct, bang on, dead on, right on Your answer is spot on! There are 1000 meters in a kilometer.
spotcheck
check anytime, inspect whenever you wish The prison guard did spotchecks on the men during the night.
sweet spot
(See the sweet spot)
sweeten the pot
add more good things, make it worth more If we sweeten the pot with a trip to Paris, we'll sell more tickets.
tempest in a teapot
(See a tempest in a teapot)
the sweet spot
the best spot to touch, the spot that feels good Keep rubbing. When you find my sweet spot, I'll purr like a kitten.
tight spot
uncomfortable position, between a rock and a hard place "At the interview Vic was in a tight spot. They asked him, ""Why were you dismissed from three jobs?"""
x marks the spot
look for x, begin at x, x is important "Someone had written on the map ""X marks the spot where we were abducted by aliens."""
bampot
derogatory term for a foolish and objectionable person. See bam [Scottish use]
barmpot
a silly person. A lighted-hearted expression
potna
term to address a person, compare partner;"What's now up potna" -- Menace 2 Society
trainspotter
generally a usually intelligent but particularly anally retentive person; the person may be obsessed with trivia or an interest such as trainspotting, stamp collecting etc. Originates from the much ridiculed hobby of trainspotting. Compare with "anorak" and "nerd"
potter about
move about from one little job to another鬼混；闲逛
I'm a fraid you've spent too much time pottering about in the garden．你在花园里东摸西逛，恐怕花的时间太多了吧。
potter about/around
move about from one little job to another鬼混；闲逛
I'm a fraid you've spent too much time pottering about in the garden．你在花园里东摸西逛，恐怕花的时间太多了吧。
potter around
move about from one little job to another鬼混；闲逛
I'm a fraid you've spent too much time pottering about in the garden．你在花园里东摸西逛，恐怕花的时间太多了吧。
steal the show/spotlight
attract attention away from sb．or sth．that people should be watching抢镜头；引起注意力
She was on the stage for only a few minutes，bat I thought she stole the show．她仅出场几分钟，不过我认为她抢先出了风头。
Just as the speaker began，a little dog ran up the aisle，and stole the spotlight from him．正当演说者开始演说时，一只小狗跑上通道，把人们的注意力吸引了过去。
steal the spotlight
attract attention away from sb．or sth．that people should be watching抢镜头；引起注意力
She was on the stage for only a few minutes，bat I thought she stole the show．她仅出场几分钟，不过我认为她抢先出了风头。
Just as the speaker began，a little dog ran up the aisle，and stole the spotlight from him．正当演说者开始演说时，一只小狗跑上通道，把人们的注意力吸引了过去。
touch a sore spot
Idiom(s): touch a sore spot AND touch a sore point
Theme: SENSITIVE
to refer to a sensitive matter that will upset someone.
• I seem to have touched a sore spot. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to upset you.
• When you talk to him, avoid talking about money. It's best not to touch a sore point if possible.
rooted to the spot
Idiom(s): rooted to the spot
Theme: MOVEMENT - LACKING
unable to move because of fear or surprise.
• Joan stood rooted to the spot when she saw the ghostly figure.
• Mary was rooted to the spot as the mugger snatched her bag.
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