American Idioms and Expressions

Even The Dogs In The Street Know Idiom

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Even the dogs in the street know
What does Even the dogs in the street know mean?
(Irish) This idiom is used frequently in Ireland, and means something is so obvious that even the dogs in the street know it.

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a nine day's wonder
What does "a nine day's wonder" mean?
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one and all
What does "one and all" mean?
everyoneOne and all were invited to the community center to listen to the famous author speak.
do (someone) out of (something)
What does "do (someone) out of (something)" mean?
to cheat someone out of somethingThe man was worried that the company would do him out of the large bonus that he was expecting.
come to nothing
What does "come to nothing" mean?
to end in failure All of my efforts to help my friend find a job came to nothing.

gunner
What does "gunner" mean?
medical student working hard for high grades or evaluations
dike
What does "dike" mean?
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Demon weed
What does "Demon weed" mean?
Tobacco is the demon weed.
kid (noun)
What does "kid (noun)" mean?
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