American Idioms and Expressions

Foul Play Idiom

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Foul play
What does Foul play mean?
If the police suspect foul play, they think a crime was committed.

Some Random Idioms
look like the cat that ate/swallowed the canary
What does "look like the cat that ate/swallowed the canary" mean?
seem very self-satisified, look like you have just had some kind of successHe looked like the cat that ate the canary when he came in with a smile on his face after receiving his special bonus.
Be careful what you wish for
What does "Be careful what you wish for" mean?
If you get things that you desire, there may be unforeseen and unpleasant consequences.('Be careful what you wish for, lest it come true.' and 'Be careful what you wish for; you may receive it.' are also used.)
barf
What does "barf" mean?
vomit
enforcer
What does "enforcer" mean?
bodyguard; thug; tough guy
sting
What does "sting" mean?
cheat; deceive; swindle
wipe off
What does "wipe off" mean?
remove something by wiping or rubbingWe always wipe off the table before we have dinner.
ten-four
What does "ten-four" mean?
I understand you."Ten-four," the man said when his friend asked him if he understood the plan.
go around
What does "go around" mean?
to go from one place or person to anotherWe plan to go around to several shops until we find a cheap computer.

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