American Idioms and Expressions

Bull Session Idiom

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Bull session
What does Bull session mean?
If you have a bull session, you have an informal group discussion about something.

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as graceful as a swan
What does "as graceful as a swan" mean?
very graceful The figure skater is as graceful as a swan.

make (someone`s) mouth water
What does "make (someone`s) mouth water " mean?
make someone want to eat something because of the thought or smell of the foodIt made my mouth water when I looked at the menu.
A slice off a cut loaf is never missed
What does "A slice off a cut loaf is never missed" mean?
Used colloquially to describe having sexual intercourse with someone who is not a virgin, especially when they are in a relationship. The analogy refers to a loaf of bread; it is not readily apparent, once the end has been removed, exactly how many slices have been taken.('You never miss a slice from a cut loaf' is also used.)
cock up
What does "cock up" mean?
screw up; make a mistake; goof
Cat's pajamas
What does "Cat's pajamas" mean?
Something that is the cat's pajamas is excellent.
there is more than one way to skin a cat
What does "there is more than one way to skin a cat" mean?
there is more than one way to do something I knew that there was more than one way to skin a cat so I did not worry about the rules and time limit of my project.

a cut-and-dried (case/decision)
What does "a cut-and-dried (case/decision)" mean?
fixed, determined beforehand The case was cut-and-dried and it ended in less than one hour.

call out to (someone)
What does "call out to (someone)" mean?
to shout to someoneWe called out to our friend at the concert but she did not hear us.

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