American Idioms and Expressions

Under The Radar Idiom

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Under the radar
What does Under the radar mean?
If something slips under the radar, it isn't detected or noticed.

Some Random Idioms
have one's hands full with (someone or something)
What does "have one's hands full with (someone or something)" mean?
to be busy or occupied with someone or something The woman has her hands full with her three children.

put one's back into (something)
What does "put one's back into (something)" mean?
to use great physical or mental energy to do something We put our backs into trying to move the freezer out of the basement.

bouncer
What does "bouncer" mean?
an individual who throws out patrons, usually unruly ones, from a bar of similar establishment
a leopard can't change its spots
What does "a leopard can't change its spots" mean?
you cannot change someone's basic human nature or bad qualitiesThe manager wrote a letter of apology to the customer but a leopard can't change its spots and I do not believe that the manager has changed and the letter does not mean anything.
Pull your punches
What does "Pull your punches" mean?
If you pull your punches, you do not use all the power or authority at your disposal.
night on the town
What does "night on the town" mean?
a night of celebrationWe went out for a night on the town when we finished the project.

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