American Idioms and Expressions

Cloud On The Horizon Idiom

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Cloud on the horizon
What does Cloud on the horizon mean?
If you can see a problem ahead, you can call it a cloud on the horizon.

Some Random Idioms
get into something
What does "get into something" mean?
become very interested in something
six feet under
What does "six feet under" mean?
to be deadMy friend does not plan to move from his house until he is six feet under.
lead (someone) around by the nose
What does "lead (someone) around by the nose" mean?
to make someone do what you wantMy sister has been leading her husband around by the nose since they got married.
carry over (something)
What does "carry over (something)" mean?
to save or postpone something for another timeThe department store will carry over their sale until after the national holiday.
or else
What does "or else" mean?
or suffer the consequencesThe teacher told the students to be quiet or else.
feather in one`s cap
What does "feather in one`s cap" mean?
something to be proud of, an honor Winning the speech contest was a feather in the boy's cap and a great honor.

Stand in good stead
What does "Stand in good stead" mean?
If something will stand you in good stead, it will probably be advantageous in the future.
suds
What does "suds" mean?
beer
like a bump on a log
What does "like a bump on a log" mean?
unresponsiveThe boy spent the morning at home like a bump on a log.
Born with a silver spoon in your mouth
What does "Born with a silver spoon in your mouth" mean?
If you are born with a silver spoon in your mouth, you are born into a rich family.
fine state of affairs
What does "fine state of affairs" mean?
an unpleasant situationThe mess in the bathroom was a fine state of affairs and I had to deal with it quickly.

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