American Idioms and Expressions

Many Moons Ago Idiom

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Many moons ago
What does Many moons ago mean?		 A very long time ago.

Some Random Idioms
get one's foot in the door
What does "get one's foot in the door" mean?		 to take the first step in doing somethingI hope that I can get my foot in the door and join the new company.
off like a shot
What does "off like a shot" mean?		 to go away quicklyThe children were off like a shot when the school bell rang.
bear (something) out or bear (out) something
What does "bear (something) out or bear (out) something" mean?		 to prove that something is right Always being late bore out the fact that the man could never continue with one job for a long time.
Vale of tears
What does "Vale of tears" mean?		 This vale of tears is the world and the suffering that life brings.
turd
What does "turd" mean?		poop; feces
fold (something) up or fold up (something)
What does "fold (something) up or fold up (something)" mean?		 to put an end to something (a business etc.) The number of people coming to the exhibition was very low so we decided to fold up our exhibit and go home.

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Gather pace
What does "Gather pace" mean?		 If events gather pace, they move faster.
tweaking
What does "tweaking" mean?		drug-induced paranoia
air (something)
What does "air (something)" mean?		 to broadcast something on television or radio They will air the game tomorrow.

rays
What does "rays" mean?		sunshine
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