In Donkey's Years Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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In donkey's years What does In donkey's years mean?	'I haven't seen her in donkey's years.' - This means for a very long time.
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flat out What does "flat out" mean?	without hiding anything, openly	I told my friend flat out that I would not go to the party with her.

worth one`s salt What does "worth one`s salt" mean?	worth what one is paid	The man is definitely worth his salt and is one of our best employees.
take it easy on (someone or something) What does "take it easy on (someone or something)" mean?	to be gentle, to use less of something rather than more	I tried to take it easy on the sugar when I was making the fruit punch.
change horses in midstream What does "change horses in midstream" mean?	to make new plans or choose a new leader in the middle of an important activity	The company changed horses in midstream and totally changed their policy.
give (someone) a clean bill of health What does "give (someone) a clean bill of health" mean?	to declare that someone is healthy (usually done by a doctor)	My doctor gave me a clean bill of health during my recent checkup.
talk until one is blue in the face What does "talk until one is blue in the face" mean?	to talk until one is exhausted	I talked until I was blue in the face but I could not change my teacher's opinion about my essay.
break out in (something) What does "break out in (something)" mean?	to erupt in a rash or pimples	The girl usually breaks out in a rash when she eats shrimp.
a rolling stone gathers no moss What does "a rolling stone gathers no moss" mean?	someone who often changes jobs or where they live does not build roots/wealth/success	The musician proves that a rolling stone gathers no moss. He moves from town to town and has lived in almost fifty different places during his lifetime.

burn up What does "burn up" mean?	to burn completely (usually things and not buildings)	The uniforms burned up in the fire.
round-robin letter What does "round-robin letter" mean?	a letter written by a group of people with each person writing part of the letter	We sent a round-robin letter to the other members of the staff to try and get help for the annual flea market.
in the flesh What does "in the flesh" mean?	really present, in person	I have never had the chance to meet the president of our university in the flesh.
million and one What does "million and one" mean?	very many	There were a million and one things to do at the festival.
take off clothes or shoes etc. What does "take off clothes or shoes etc." mean?	to remove clothes or shoes etc.	"Please take off your shoes before you enter our house."

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In Donkey's Years Idiom