American Idioms and Expressions

Clean Bill Of Health Idiom

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Clean bill of health
What does Clean bill of health mean?
To be found healthy.I visited the doctor today and was given a clean bill of health.
This widely used term has its origins in the "Bill of Health", a document issued to a ship showing that the port it sailed from suffered from no epidemic or infection at the time of departure.
clean bill of health
What does clean bill of health mean?
the assurance that an animal or person is healthyThe astronaut was given a clean bill of health before he began training.
clean bill of health
What does clean bill of health mean?
a report or certificate that a person or animal is healthyThe doctor gave me a clean bill of health when I visited him last month.
clean bill of health
What does clean bill of health mean?
the assurance that an animal or person is healthy The astronaut was given a clean bill of health before he began training.

clean bill of health
What does clean bill of health mean?
a report or certificate that a person or animal is healthy My doctor gave me a clean bill of health when I visited him last month.


Some Random Idioms
hustler
What does "hustler" mean?
swindler; someone who deceives people out of money
on one`s heels
What does "on one`s heels" mean?
close behind, as a constant follower or companionThe dog was on the heels of the small rabbit.
carve out a niche
What does "carve out a niche" mean?
to create a speciality or product or market that nobody else has The company was able to carve out a niche for their product among university students.

world is one`s oyster
What does "world is one`s oyster" mean?
someone can get anything that he or she wants, someone will have great opportunities"When you graduate from university the world will be your oyster so don`t worry about the future."
lay (something) on the table
What does "lay (something) on the table" mean?
to present a matter for discussion I went to the meeting and laid my concerns about the new product on the table.

strike while the iron is hot
What does "strike while the iron is hot" mean?
to take advantage of an opportunity I plan to strike while the iron is hot and apply for the job quickly.

out of stock
What does "out of stock" mean?
not available for immediate saleThe toys are out of stock and we will have to wait several weeks before we get them.
You do not get a dog and bark yourself
What does "You do not get a dog and bark yourself" mean?
(UK) If there is someone in a lower position who can or should do a task, then you shouldn't do it.
lovely weather for ducks
What does "lovely weather for ducks" mean?
rainy weather"Lovely weather for ducks," I said when I met my neighbor walking in the rain.
shake hands on (something)
What does "shake hands on (something)" mean?
to shake someone's hand as a sign of agreement about somethingThe politicians shook hands on the agreement to build a new hospital.

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