Rip Van Winkle Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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Rip van Winkle What does Rip van Winkle mean?	Rip van Winkle is a character in a story who slept for twenty years, so if someone is a Rip van Winkle, they are behind the times and out of touch with what's happening now.
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all in all What does "all in all" mean?	in summary, after considering everything	We had a few problems but all in all the meeting was successful.

wrack one's brains What does "wrack one's brains" mean?	think very hard or very deeply.	I'm wracking my brains but just can't remember her name.
sleez What does "sleez" mean?	worthless item or object
make a practice of (something) What does "make a practice of (something)" mean?	turn something into a habit	I make a practice of going to bed at 11:00 PM every evening.
Let the grass grow round your feet What does "Let the grass grow round your feet" mean?	If you let the grass grow round your feet, you delay doing things instead of taking action.
Just around the corner What does "Just around the corner" mean?	If something is just around the corner, then it is expected to happen very soon.

crackpot What does "crackpot" mean?	an eccentric person with ideas that do not make sense to others, a crazy person	The man is a crackpot and you never know what he will do next.
a case of mistaken identity What does "a case of mistaken identity" mean?	an incorrect identification of someone	It was a case of mistaken identity when the police arrested the wrong person.
hundred to one chance/shot What does "hundred to one chance/shot" mean?	a small chance that is not likely to bring success	My friend only has a hundred to one shot at getting the job that he has applied for.
pull one's (own) weight What does "pull one's (own) weight" mean?	to do one's share of something	The woman at the bank will not pull her own weight so nobody likes her.
prey on/upon (someone) What does "prey on/upon (someone)" mean?	to cheat/rob someone	Criminals often prey on people who are the weakest members of society.
in luck What does "in luck" mean?	having good luck, finding something good by chance	I think that we are in luck. I was able to buy two tickets for the concert.

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Rip Van Winkle Idiom