American Idioms

Idiom of the day :- Chew someone out

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Verbally scold someone.

Idiom of the day :- Armed to the teeth

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Heavily armed. ex. “The rebels were armed to the teeth.” 

Idiom of the day :- Play a waiting game

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In a situation or an activity in which a person plays a waiting game, he withholds action — or actions — until his chances for success improve or seem certain. ‘Tony would like to be team captain. Meanwhile, he’s playing a waiting game hoping the coach will recognize his great talent.’

Idiom of the day :- Hand-me-down (adj.)

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Usually said of clothing that has been passed on from one person to another. ex. “A hand-me-down dress” 

Idiom of the day :- The Best Of Both Worlds

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There are two choices and you have them both.

Idiom of the day :- Off-color

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Rude; vulgar. ex. “I’m not a big fan of the off-color jokes he loves to tell.” 

Idiom of the day :- Rest on one’s laurels

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The ancient Greeks awarded crowns of laurel leaves to the winners of games and competitions as a symbol of achievement. From that, those who are satisfied with past honors and do nothing to improve upon their successes are said to rest on their laurels. ‘Several years ago Haliburt won a trophy for excellence, but ever since then he has been resting on his laurels. Some people have said it’s because he’s lazy !

Idiom of the day :- let someone off the hook / (To) let someone off the hook

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To release someone from responsibility. ex. “Natalie said she didn’t want to wash the dishes, but her mom didn’t let her off the hook.” 

Idiom of the day :- Walls have ears

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If you have a secret or information that you’d like to keep private, it’s well to take care how you reveal it to someone. Walls have ears. It is said and too often our most intimate conversations have a way of being overheard. ‘Pass this on to Julia — but be careful about it. Remember, the walls have ears,’ Agnes whispered.

Idiom of the day :- Cut one’s losses

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When the company directors told Mr. Jones to cut his losses, he took out his scissors and began cutting. That’s not the way to cut one’s losses. When we cut our losseswe stop spending time, money or energy on unprofitable projects. ‘Jones, cut our losses or we’ll soon be bankrupt !’ the manager shouted.