American Idioms and Expressions

Cold Light Of Day Idiom

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Cold light of day
What does Cold light of day mean?
If you see things in the cold light of day, you see them as they really are, not as you might want them to be.

Some Random Idioms
murder on (something)
What does "murder on (something)" mean?
very destructive or harmful to somethingMy new shoes are murder on my feet.
cool
What does "cool" mean?
excellent; very pleasing; great
Cat's lick
What does "Cat's lick" mean?
(Scot) A cat's lick is a very quick wash.
fill out (something) or fill (something) out
What does "fill out (something) or fill (something) out" mean?
to write down the facts that are required (in a report or form etc.) We must fill out the forms before we can have an interview for the job.

cut one's losses
What does "cut one's losses" mean?
to do something in order to stop losing additional money or time etc.We should sell the old machinery soon and try to cut our losses.
a hand-me-down
What does "a hand-me-down" mean?
a piece of clothing that is given to someone after another person does not need itMy father wore many hand-me-down clothes when he was a child.

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