American Idioms and Expressions

Smoke The Peace Pipe Idiom

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Smoke the peace pipe
What does Smoke the peace pipe mean?
If people smoke the peace pipe, they stop arguing and fighting.

Some Random Idioms
Dull as ditchwater
What does "Dull as ditchwater" mean?
(UK) If something is as dull as ditchwater, it is incredibly boring. A ditch is a long narrow hole or trench dug to contain water, which is normally a dark, dirty colour and stagnant (when water turns a funny colour and starts to smell bad). (In American English,'things are 'dull as dishwater'.)
Written all over your face
What does "Written all over your face" mean?
If someone has done something wrong or secret, but cannot hide it in their expression, it is written all over their face.
get off
What does "get off" mean?
to escape or avoid punishment The criminal got off with a very light sentence from the judge.

fire a gun
What does "fire a gun" mean?
to shoot a gunI fired a gun for the first time at my uncle's farm.
quick buck
What does "quick buck" mean?
some money earned quickly and easilyThe small company is only interested in making a quick buck and is not interested in product quality.
goofus
What does "goofus" mean?
dumb, oafish person
tune up (a musical instrument)
What does "tune up (a musical instrument)" mean?
to adjust a musical instrument to the right soundThe orchestra tuned up their instruments before the performance.
occur to (someone)
What does "occur to (someone)" mean?
to come into someone's mind (an idea or thought)It occurred to me that I will not be able to meet my friend on Saturday because I have to go to the airport to meet someone else.

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