Each To Their Own Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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Each to their own What does Each to their own mean?	Different people have different preferences. In American English, 'Each to his own' is more common.
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Best thing since sliced bread What does "Best thing since sliced bread" mean?	If something is the best thing since sliced bread, it is excellent. ('The greatest thing since sliced bread' is also used.)

get a load off one's mind What does "get a load off one's mind" mean?	to talk about what is troubling you	I wanted to get a load off my mind so I passed the evening talking with a friend.
chew someone's ass out What does "chew someone's ass out" mean?	criticize or scold someone
all ears What does "all ears" mean?	eager to hear something, very attentive	My sister was all ears when I talked about starting a home business.
chip off the old block What does "chip off the old block" mean?	a person who looks or acts like one of his parents	The boy is a chip off the old block and acts exactly like his father.
have a row What does "have a row" mean?	have an argument, dispite, or angry discussion
in the meantime What does "in the meantime" mean?	the period of time between now and the beginning of something	I can't go to university now so in the meantime I am going to a junior college.

run into (someone) What does "run into (someone)" mean?	to meet someone by chance	I ran into my cousin when I was at the supermarket.
water down What does "water down" mean?	make weak, dilute	The new policy was a watered down version of the old one.
throw the book at (someone) What does "throw the book at (someone)" mean?	charge or convict someone of as many crimes or for as much time as possible	The criminal showed almost no remorse so the judge decided to throw the book at him.
bust a gut (to do something) What does "bust a gut (to do something)" mean?	to work very hard to do something, to strain oneself to do something	I had to bust a gut to get my work done before the weekend.
Thin line What does "Thin line" mean?	If there's a thin line between things, it's hard to distinguish them- there's a thin line between love and hate.
MVA What does "MVA" mean?	motor vehicle accident

American Idioms and Expressions

Each To Their Own Idiom