American Idioms and Expressions

No Skin Off My Nose Idiom

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No skin off my nose
What does No skin off my nose mean?
If something's no skin off your nose, it doesn't affect or bother you at all.

Some Random Idioms
fall into line
What does "fall into line" mean?
to conform to a certain course of actionThe players fell into line after the coach became more strict during practice.
cannot see one's hand in front of one's face
What does "cannot see one's hand in front of one's face" mean?
to be unable to see very far (usually because of darkness or fog) I could not see my hands in front of my face because of the heavy rain.

win (something) hands down
What does "win (something) hands down" mean?
easily, without a doubtThe new mayor won the election hands down.
gut feeling/reaction
What does "gut feeling/reaction" mean?
a personal/intuitive feeling or responseI had a gut feeling that my friend would not get the job that he wanted.
bent
What does "bent" mean?
crooked; dishonest. Don't trust him. He's bent.
grin from ear to ear
What does "grin from ear to ear" mean?
to have a big grin on one's face The man was grinning from ear to ear after he found the money.

shag
What does "shag" mean?
depart; leave
Clutch at straws
What does "Clutch at straws" mean?
If someone is in serious trouble and tries anything to help them, even though their chances of success are probably nil, they are clutching at straws.
free as a bird
What does "free as a bird" mean?
completely freeWe were as free as a bird so we decided to go on a long holiday.
crack a book
What does "crack a book" mean?
study; open a textbook to study

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