American Idioms and Expressions

Better Half Idiom

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Better half
What does Better half mean?
Your better half is your husband or wife.

Some Random Idioms
cast doubts on (someone or something)
What does "cast doubts on (someone or something)" mean?
to cause someone or something to be doubted or not believed The first witness at the trial cast doubts on what the main witness said.

as easy as duck soup
What does "as easy as duck soup" mean?
very easy, requiring no effort Convincing the man to buy the car was as easy as duck soup.

whack off
What does "whack off" mean?
masturbate (said of men)
easy-going
What does "easy-going" mean?
to be tolerant and relaxedOur boss has a very easy-going management style.
pay homage to (someone)
What does "pay homage to (someone)" mean?
to praise/respect/honor someoneThe entire country paid homage to their dead leader.
have never had it so good
What does "have never had it so good" mean?
have never been in such a good situationWe have never had it so good since the new supervisor came to our department.
Beyond our ken
What does "Beyond our ken" mean?
If something's beyond your ken, it is beyond your understanding.
put down (something)
What does "put down (something)" mean?
to stop something by force, to crush somethingThe government easily put down the rebellion by the rebel army.
bazongas
What does "bazongas" mean?
breasts (on a woman)
cut out (something) or cut (something) out
What does "cut out (something) or cut (something) out" mean?
to remove something by cutting I cut out the story from the newspaper.

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