American Idioms and Expressions

Cold Day In Hell Idiom

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Cold day in hell
What does Cold day in hell mean?
This is used as a prediction there is no chance some event or condition will ever happen.'There will be a cold day in hell before he manages it.'

Some Random Idioms
show signs of (something)
What does "show signs of (something)" mean?
to show hints or indications of somethingThe man showed no signs of life after he was involved in the accident.
spamhaus
What does "spamhaus" mean?
company or site that sends out spam email
hit the books
What does "hit the books" mean?
study or review school material diligently
fine kettle of fish
What does "fine kettle of fish" mean?
a mess, an unsatisfactory situation It was a fine kettle of fish for me when I lost the keys to my apartment.

heart-to-heart
What does "heart-to-heart" mean?
honest or intimateThe couple had a heart-to-heart talk before they decided to get married.
turn beet-red
What does "turn beet-red" mean?
to become red in the face because you are embarrassed The girl turned beet-red when her friend asked about her boyfriend.

PE
What does "PE" mean?
Physical Education Physical EducationMy PE class was held indoors during the winter months.
PC
What does "PC" mean?
Politically Correct - language that is not harmful or insulting to others Politically Correct - language that is not harmful or insulting to othersThe university had a very strict policy that says that all material published in the school newspaper must be PC.
sweep out of (somewhere)
What does "sweep out of (somewhere)" mean?
to leave somewhere in a dramatic wayThe actress swept out of the room after her performance was over.
big mouth
What does "big mouth" mean?
a person who speaks loudly or says too much (often revealing secrets). She is such a big mouth and can't keep anything to herself.
bookworm
What does "bookworm" mean?
someone who reads a lot My sister is a bookworm and is always reading a book.

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