American Idioms and Expressions

VHF Idiom

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VHF
What does VHF mean?
Very High Frequency Very High FrequencyThe television wasn't working because of a problem with the VHF connection.

Some Random Idioms
turn down (someone or something)
What does "turn down (someone or something)" mean?
to refuse to accept someone or something, to reject someone or somethingThe union turned down the offer of more money from the company.
touch base with (someone)
What does "touch base with (someone)" mean?
to talk to someone, to meet someone brieflyI plan to touch base with my cousin before I go to the wedding next week.
diamond in the rough
What does "diamond in the rough" mean?
a good person or thing that is hidden by a rough exteriorThe man is a diamond in the rough and a very gentle person under his harsh exterior.
teach one's grandmother to suck eggs
What does "teach one's grandmother to suck eggs" mean?
to try to tell someone with more knowledge than yourself how to do somethingShowing the computer expert how to solve the computer problem was like teaching my grandmother to suck eggs.
open fire on (someone)
What does "open fire on (someone)" mean?
to start shooting, to start asking questions or criticizing someoneThe police opened fire on the man with the gun.
in place of (someone or something)
What does "in place of (someone or something)" mean?
instead of someone or somethingI was able to play in the soccer tournament in place of an injured player.
like father, like son
What does "like father, like son" mean?
a son usually acts like his father"Like father, like son," the man said as he watched the boy playing baseball exactly like his father.
great minds think alike
What does "great minds think alike" mean?
someone has the same idea or says the same thing as you do and at the same timeGreat minds think alike and just as I suggested that we go to a movie, my friend suggested the same thing.
hang on to (something)
What does "hang on to (something)" mean?
hold tightly, keep firmly"Please hang on to your hats or the strong wind will blow them off."
honor roll
What does "honor roll" mean?
a list of people/students with exceptional achievementsMy neighbor was on the honor roll during his last year in high school.
get the ball rolling
What does "get the ball rolling" mean?
to start/begin an activity or actionI want to get the ball rolling and begin the meeting at once.
MC
What does "MC" mean?
Master of Ceremonies Master of CeremoniesMy cousin was the MC for my sister's wedding.
be all things to all people
What does "be all things to all people" mean?
to be everything that is wanted by all peopleThe politician tries to be all things to all people and it is difficult to know what she really believes.
burger joint
What does "burger joint" mean?
place that specializes in hamburgers

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