American Idioms and Expressions

Play Out Of Your Skin Idiom

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Play out of your skin
What does Play out of your skin mean?
If someone plays out of their skin, they give an outstanding performance.

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as such
What does "as such" mean?
the way something is"As such, I will not be able to approve your application for a loan."
CO
What does "CO" mean?
commanding officer
blow one`s own horn
What does "blow one`s own horn" mean?
to praise oneselfMy friend is always blowing his own horn and is very annoying at times.
no problem
What does "no problem" mean?
idiom. no worries or concerns; everything is fine
lay/light into (something)
What does "lay/light into (something)" mean?
do/eat something with much energy and enthusiasmHe laid into the steak as soon as the waiter brought it to his table.
wishy-washy
What does "wishy-washy" mean?
unable to decide, have no definite opinionHe is very wishy-washy and can never make up his mind about what he wants to do.
nothing to speak of
What does "nothing to speak of" mean?
not many, not much"Were there any problems that you found during the house inspection."
make book on (something)
What does "make book on (something)" mean?
make or accept bets on somethingThe gamblers were planning to make book on the coming election.
live from hand to mouth
What does "live from hand to mouth" mean?
live on little money and in poor circumstancesHer brother is an artist and must live from hand to mouth because he has no money.
an eager beaver
What does "an eager beaver" mean?
a person who is always willing to volunteer or do extra work."Jan is certainly an eager beaver. Anytime there's work to be done,she's the first to say she'll help."

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