American Idioms and Expressions

Alike As Two Peas Idiom

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Alike as two peas
What does Alike as two peas mean?
If people or things are as alike as two peas, they are identical.

Some Random Idioms
whack off
What does "whack off" mean?
waste time or energy; do little or nothing
fall into line
What does "fall into line" mean?
to stand properly in a row (like soldiers) The soldiers fell into line as they waited for the inspection.

get religion
What does "get religion" mean?
to develop a strong religious beliefMy uncle recently got religion and is very busy now.
false arrest
What does "false arrest" mean?
unlawful physical detentionIt was a case of false arrest when the man was arrested as a suspect in the robbery.
fed up with (someone or something)
What does "fed up with (someone or something)" mean?
to be disgusted or bored with someone or something I think that the worker is fed up with the constant complaints of his boss.

day-to-day
What does "day-to-day" mean?
daily, everydayThe president was not involved in the day-to-day running of the university.
burn (something) to a crisp
What does "burn (something) to a crisp" mean?
to burn something very badly I burned the eggs to a crisp while I was talking on the telephone.

squirrel away (something) or squirrel (something) away
What does "squirrel away (something) or squirrel (something) away " mean?
to hide or store something My niece likes to squirrel away as much money as possible from her part-time job.

in light of (something)
What does "in light of (something)" mean?
as a result of new information, because of somethingIn light of his contribution to the company we decided to give him a large summer bonus.

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