backseat driver »
A passenger in a car who insists on giving the driver directions.
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backseat driver »
By extension, anybody offering unsolicited or unwelcome advice.
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chrome horn »
The front bumper of a car when used to bump another vehicle, usually to inform the driver of the other vehicle, that the first car would like to pass.
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cry someone a river »
To try to obtain the sympathy of another person by complaining or sniveling.
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cry someone a river »
To weep profusely or excessively in the presence of another person.
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feed into »
To be a tributary of another river or waterway.
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four-on-the-floor »
Relating to a vehicle with a four-speed manual transmission mounted beside the driver on the floor of the vehicle.
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idiot light »
Any warning light or indicator on the dashboard of a car, designed to alert the driver of problems, such as the parking brake being on or the oil being low.
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in the driver's seat »
Having the most important role in a storyline or recognition. Of primary importance.
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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.
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ride shotgun »
To ride in the front passenger seat of a vehicle, next to the driver.
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sell down the river »
To betray, especially in a manner which causes serious difficulty for the one betrayed.
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shotgun »
The front passenger seat in a vehicle, next to the driver.
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taxi driver »
cabby
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two-second rule »
A rule of thumb for safe driving by which a driver must maintain a two-second distance from the vehicle in front.
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