American Idioms and Expressions

(to Be) Hopeless At (doing Something) Idiom

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(to be) hopeless at (doing something)
What does (to be) hopeless at (doing something) mean?		 incapable of doing something wellMy sister is hopeless at mathematics.

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advise against (something)
What does "advise against (something)" mean?		 to suggest that something should not be doneWe were advised against swimming in the river.
in the line of duty
What does "in the line of duty" mean?		 done or happening as part of a jobThe police officer was killed in the line of duty during the bank robbery.
Get your hands dirty
What does "Get your hands dirty" mean?		 If you get your hands dirty, you become involved in something where the realities might compromise your principles. It can also mean that a person is not just stuck in an ivory tower dictating strategy, but is prepared to put in the effort and hard work to make the details actually happen.
not just a pretty face
What does "not just a pretty face" mean?		 to be intelligent and capable and not just good-looking or prettyThe woman is not just a pretty face. She is very smart.
come up to (someone or something)
What does "come up to (someone or something)" mean?		 to approach someone or something The man came up to me and asked me for directions.

come up with (something)

- to produce/find/create a thought or idea or answer

sugar daddy
What does "sugar daddy" mean?		 a rich older man who gives money to a younger woman for her companionshipThe woman went on a nice winter holiday with her sugar daddy.
better to be the head of a dog than the tail of a lion
What does "better to be the head of a dog than the tail of a lion" mean?		 it is better to be the leader of a small group than a follower of a bigger one The young athlete always played for his hometown team rather than moving to a larger city with a bigger team. He thought that it was better to be the head of a dog than the tail of a lion.

at odds (with someone)
What does "at odds (with someone)" mean?		 in disagreement with someone The man has been at odds with his boss over his new sales territory.

Here's mud in your eye!
What does "Here's mud in your eye!" mean?		 Drink up! (a drinking toast)"Here's mud in your eye," I said as we drank a toast to my new job.
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