American Idioms and Expressions

All Over The Show Idiom

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All over the show
What does All over the show mean?
If something is all over the show, it's in a complete mess.An alternative to 'All over the shop'.

Some Random Idioms
All bark and no bite
What does "All bark and no bite" mean?
When someone talks tough but really isn't, they are all bark and no bite.
OK
What does "OK" mean?
(2) neither good nor bad; so-so.A: "How was the movie?"B: "OK, I guess, but I've seen better ones."
(be at one's) wit`s end
What does "(be at one's) wit`s end" mean?
not know what to doI have been at my wit`s end all week trying to decide what to wear to the party.
have a crush (on someone)
What does "have a crush (on someone)" mean?
have strong feelings of love for someone (often for a short time and with no results) have strong feelings of love for someone (often for a short time and with no results)The young girl had a crush on her teacher in junior high school but of course it was an impossible situation.
bad-mouth (someone or something)
What does "bad-mouth (someone or something)" mean?
to say bad things about someone or something The supervisor has the habit of bad-mouthing her boss.

give birth
What does "give birth" mean?
to have a babyThe woman gave birth to a baby boy last night.
rub (someone's) nose in it
What does "rub (someone's) nose in it" mean?
to remind someone of something that he or she has done wrongOur supervisor always likes to rub our nose in it if we make a mistake.
talk (someone's) head off
What does "talk (someone's) head off" mean?
to speak too muchThe woman beside me in the bus talked my head off during our journey.
early bird catches the worm
What does "early bird catches the worm" mean?
a person who gets up early in the morning has the best chance of successOur supervisor always goes to work before his colleagues because he knows that the early bird catches the worm.
as stubborn as a mule
What does "as stubborn as a mule" mean?
very stubbornMy friend is as stubborn as a mule and you can never make her change her mind.
tapped
What does "tapped" mean?
broke; having no money

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