American Idioms and Expressions

Like It's Such A Big Deal! Idiom

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Like it's such a big deal!
What does Like it's such a big deal! mean?
It really isn't so important"Like it's such a big deal!", the boy said when he told his friend about his lost book.

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cool as a cucumber
What does "cool as a cucumber" mean?
to be very calm and brave, to be not worried or anxious The woman was as cool as a cucumber when her canoe turned over in the river.

built like a brick shithouse
What does "built like a brick shithouse" mean?
muscular; strong in appearance; curvaceous (said of women)
firing on all cylinders
What does "firing on all cylinders" mean?
to be working and making every possible effort We were firing on all cylinders when we began work on the new project.

set sail
What does "set sail" mean?
to start sailing, to begin a sea voyageThe three women set sail for Hawaii on a small sailboat.
leave (someone or something) in (someone's) hands
What does "leave (someone or something) in (someone's) hands" mean?
give someone control of or responsibility for someone or somethingI left the planning for the barbecue in my father's hands.
period
What does "period" mean?
that's all; that's it; no more discussion
have pull with (someone)
What does "have pull with (someone)" mean?
have influence with someoneMy friend has pull with his boss and often goes home early.
day-to-day
What does "day-to-day" mean?
daily, everydayThe president was not involved in the day-to-day running of the university.
clear the air
What does "clear the air" mean?
to calm down and remove bad feelingsWe had a big argument but now it is time to clear the air.

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