American Idioms and Expressions

Different Kettle Of Fish Idiom

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Different kettle of fish
What does Different kettle of fish mean?		 If something is a different kettle of fish, it is very different from the other things referenced.

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track (someone or something) down
What does "track (someone or something) down" mean?		 to search for someone or somethingI have been trying to track down an old Beatles album for many months.
a breach of promise
What does "a breach of promise" mean?		 the breaking of a promise which may also be a breach of contractThe couple was accused of breach of promise when they broke the contract to buy the condominium.
puppy love
What does "puppy love" mean?		feeling of affection or romantic attraction among pre-adolescents
blow (something)
What does "blow (something)" mean?		 to fail at something, to ruin something I think that I blew the final math exam last week.

walk on eggshells/eggs
What does "walk on eggshells/eggs" mean?		 to be very cautious and careful around someone so that he or she does not become angry I must walk on eggshells when I ask my boss a question.

straight out
What does "straight out" mean?		 plainly, in a way that hides nothingThe man was told straight out by his boss that his work was not satisfactory.
the pot calling the kettle black
What does "the pot calling the kettle black" mean?		 a person who is criticizing someone else may be as guilty as the person he or she criticizesIt was like the pot calling the kettle black when the woman who is always late for work criticized her coworker for also coming late.
put (something) into print
What does "put (something) into print" mean?		 to have something printed and publishedIt was difficult to get the company to put the information pamphlets into print.
turn off (something)
What does "turn off (something)" mean?		 to shut off something, to stop something"Please turn off the lights before you go out."
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