American Idioms and Expressions

Split The Blanket Idiom

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Split the blanket
What does Split the blanket mean?
If people split the blanket, it means they get a divorce or end their relationship.

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in a pickle/in a pretty pickle
What does "in a pickle/in a pretty pickle" mean?
in a mess, in troubleMy friend is in a pickle now that she has lost her job.
tomorrow is another day
What does "tomorrow is another day" mean?
there will be another opportunity to do something in the futureThe boy gave up his plans to get on the basketball team but tomorrow is another day and he will try again next year.
by the handful
What does "by the handful" mean?
in measurements equal to a handfulWe were eating fresh blueberries by the handful.
blast off
What does "blast off" mean?
to shoot into the sky (used for a rocket)The rocket blasted off at noon.
jump off the shelves
What does "jump off the shelves" mean?
to sell very well The new children's toy is jumping off the shelves.

score points with someone
What does "score points with someone" mean?
gain the favor of someone gain the favor of someoneThe salesman always worked extra hours in order to score points with his boss.
have/get one's day in court
What does "have/get one's day in court" mean?
have an opportunity to say or explain something or give your opinion in courtThe business executive had his day in court and was cleared of any suggestion of wrongdoing.
check
What does "check" mean?
inter. okay; yes; right
bug out
What does "bug out" mean?
leave or depart rapidly. Enemy's coming, time to bug out.

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