American Idioms and Expressions

Sell Like Hot Cakes Idiom

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Sell like hot cakes
What does Sell like hot cakes mean?
If a product is selling very well, it is selling like hot cakes.

Some Random Idioms
get to (reach) first base with someone or something
What does "get to (reach) first base with someone or something" mean?
make an advance with someone or in some undertaking (from first base in baseball) make an advance with someone or in some undertaking (from first base in baseball)I spent several hours talking about changing my work hours but I wasn't able to get to first base with my boss.
shake off an illness
What does "shake off an illness" mean?
to become well/healthy againMy friend is unable to shake off her illness and cannot come to the party.
Drive home
What does "Drive home" mean?
The idiomatic expression 'drive home' means 'reinforce' as in 'The company offered unlimited technical support as a way to drive home the message that customer satisfaction was its highest priority.'
hit the hay
What does "hit the hay" mean?
go to bed; go to sleep."It's late, so I guess I'll hit the hay."
security against (something)
What does "security against (something)" mean?
something that keeps something safe, protection against somethingThe money in the bank is my security against losing my job in the future.
put a bug in (someone`s) ear
What does "put a bug in (someone`s) ear" mean?
to give someone an idea I put a bug in my friend's ear when I said that I would like to go on a holiday with him.

slime bucket
What does "slime bucket" mean?
disgusting, worthless person (usually said of men)
freaked out
What does "freaked out" mean?
stunned; shocked; surprised
get (something) out in the open
What does "get (something) out in the open" mean?
stop hiding a fact or a secretThe lawyers were able to quickly get things out in the open during the trial.
on the double
What does "on the double" mean?
very fastMy father asked me to bring him the newspaper on the double.
long arm of the law
What does "long arm of the law" mean?
the police and laws that are so powerful that no matter where you are you will be found and punished The long arm of the law finally was able to capture the criminal.

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