American Idioms and Expressions

Bold As Brass Idiom

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Bold as brass
What does Bold as brass mean?		 Someone who is as bold as brass is very confident and not worried about how other people will respond or about being caught.

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set one's teeth on edge
What does "set one's teeth on edge" mean?		 to be unpleasant and to give one an uncomfortable feelingThe idea that we would have to leave our apartment immediately set my teeth on edge.
fair play
What does "fair play" mean?		 justice, equal and correct action toward someoneThe company has a reputation for fair play when they are bargaining with their employees.
live and let live
What does "live and let live" mean?		 not interfere with other people's business or preferencesOur neighbor believes that one should live and let live and she never complains or criticizes other people who live around her.
eat one`s words
What does "eat one`s words" mean?		 to admit being wrong in something that one has said The worker was forced to eat his words after his boss proved that he was wrong.

fuck me
What does "fuck me" mean?		 strong expression of surprise, shock, or dismay. Fuck me. I don't believe it.
LLB
What does "LLB" mean?		 Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of LawsMy brother received his LLB and will begin to practice law next week.
call the shots
What does "call the shots" mean?		 control something, make the rules (from calling the shots in billiards/pool) control something, make the rules (from calling the shots in billiards/pool)My friend has been calling the shots in his company for several years now.
mess around/about
What does "mess around/about" mean?		 to play around or engage in idle activityThe children were messing around in the school yard before the class began.
know which side one's bread is buttered
What does "know which side one's bread is buttered" mean?		 to know what is most advantageous for youMy aunt knows which side her bread is buttered when she visits her sister.
mistake (someone) for (someone) else
What does "mistake (someone) for (someone) else" mean?		 think that one person is another personI mistook my friend's sister for someone else when I went to the airport.
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