American Idioms and Expressions

PTO Idiom

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PTO
What does PTO mean?		 Please Turn Over - written on a piece of paper to tell someone to look at the other side Please Turn Over - written on a piece of paper to tell someone to look at the other sideI wrote PTO on the last page of my essay to make sure that the professor would look at the last page.

Some Random Idioms
square off to do (something)
What does "square off to do (something)" mean?		 to get ready for an argument or fightThe two candidates squared off to debate the important issues of the election.
Brand Spanking New
What does "Brand Spanking New" mean?		New and unused.What you really need is a brand spanking new Porsche turbo.
Doctors have traditionally spanked babies immediately after delivery to start them crying, and breathing.
get down to the nitty-gritty
What does "get down to the nitty-gritty" mean?		 to get down to the basic facts The teacher called us into her office to get down to the nitty-gritty of what had happened earlier.

work one's ass off
What does "work one's ass off" mean?		 work very diligently
hang out (somewhere/with someone)
What does "hang out (somewhere/with someone)" mean?		 spend one`s time with no great purpose, spend leisure time with friendsRecently my friend has been hanging out with a group of people who are not a good influence on him.
as snug as a bug in a rug
What does "as snug as a bug in a rug" mean?		 cozy and snug The children were as snug as a bug in a rug as they read a book in the big bed.

keep one's opinions to oneself
What does "keep one's opinions to oneself" mean?		 don't give your opinion (especially when you disagree with others)I try to keep my opinions to myself when I talk to my father about the local city government.
pay in advance
What does "pay in advance" mean?		 to pay for something before it is received or deliveredI paid in advance to get the frames for my pictures.
feel fit
What does "feel fit" mean?		 to feel well and healthyI feel fit so I plan to go for a long walk this weekend.
get the feel of (something)
What does "get the feel of (something)" mean?		 to become used to or learn about somethingAfter you get the feel of the new computer it is very easy to use.
wannabe
What does "wannabe" mean?		somebody who aspires to greatness or to a particular position or achievement
dine out
What does "dine out" mean?		 to eat a meal at a restaurantI love to dine out at nice restaurants.
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