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iron eagle

idiom

An American military officer who has attained the rank of colonel but will not be promoted to the rank of general.


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  1. 01

    bad iron

    bad luck.

  2. 02

    eagle eye

    Good eyesight.

  3. 03

    eagle out

    To leave a scouting troop because one has achieved the rank of Eagle Scout.

  4. 04

    eagle up

    To reach the rank of Eagle Scout in Scouts BSA.

  5. 05

    iron fist

    Ruthless and usually unrestricted control.

  6. 06

    strike while the iron is hot

    To act on an opportunity promptly while favorable conditions exist; to avoid waiting.

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