All And Sundry Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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All and sundry What does All and sundry mean?	This idiom is a way of emphasising 'all', like saying 'each and every one'.
	Some Random Idioms
all over the place What does "all over the place" mean?	everywhere	We traveled all over the place on our holiday.

hive of activity What does "hive of activity" mean?	a place where things are very busy	The school was a hive of activity during the school festival.
Take for granted What does "Take for granted" mean?	If you take something for granted, you don't worry or think about it because you assume you will always have it. If you take someone for granted, you don't show your appreciation to them.
make arrangements for (someone or something) What does "make arrangements for (someone or something)" mean?	make plans for someone or something	We made arrangements for a small wedding for my cousin.
make a fast/quick buck What does "make a fast/quick buck" mean?	make money with little effort	The two men tried to make a fast buck during the construction boom.
fruity What does "fruity" mean?	of or pertaining to silly behavior
specs What does "specs" mean?	specifications; detailed information (usually about technology).	Just give me the specs on the new system.
out front What does "out front" mean?	to be in the front of one's house	"My bicycle is out front," said the young boy.

drop by What does "drop by" mean?	to visit someone	My uncle dropped by after work for a visit.
birthday suit What does "birthday suit" mean?	complete nakedness	The little boy was running through the park in his birthday suit.
shape up or ship out What does "shape up or ship out" mean?	to either improve one's performance or leave	The new employee was told to shape up or ship out when his performance was not equal to the other members of the staff.
be had What does "be had" mean?	to be victimized or cheated	I was had by the salesman on the telephone.

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