American Idioms and Expressions

Clean Sheet Idiom

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Clean sheet
What does Clean sheet mean?
When someone has a clean sheet, they have got no criminal record or problems affecting their reputation. In football and other sports, a goalkeeper has a clean sheet when let no goals in.

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Wallflower
What does "Wallflower" mean?
A woman politician given an unimportant government position so that the government can pretend it takes women seriously is a wallflower.
on the face of it
What does "on the face of it" mean?
on the surface of an issue or a problemOn the face of it, it is very easy to see who caused the problem with our schedules.
lull (someone) into a false sense of security
What does "lull (someone) into a false sense of security" mean?
lead someone to believe that all is well before attacking themThe residents of the small community were lulled into a false sense of security when there were no crimes for several years.
All heart
What does "All heart" mean?
Someone who is all heart is very kind and generous.
On the case
What does "On the case" mean?
If someone is on the case, they are dealing with a problem.
on the dot
What does "on the dot" mean?
exactly at a given time."We're leaving at 9:00 on the dot. If you'relate, we'll go without you."
honker
What does "honker" mean?
nose
signed, sealed and delivered
What does "signed, sealed and delivered" mean?
formally and officially signedThe contract to buy the house was signed, sealed and delivered when I delivered it to the real estate agent.
a thorn in (someone's) side
What does "a thorn in (someone's) side" mean?
a constant bother or annoyance to someoneThe reporter is a thorn in the politician's side.
have the last laugh
What does "have the last laugh" mean?
make someone seem foolish for having laughed at you firstI had the last laugh when I went home early while everyone else had to stay overnight at the airport because of the storm.

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