American Idioms and Expressions

Warthog Idiom

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Warthog
What does Warthog mean?
nickname for the A-10 Thunderbolt aircraft. We've got two Warhogs in this hanger.

Some Random Idioms
What's good for the goose is good for the gander
What does "What's good for the goose is good for the gander" mean?
This idiom means that the sexes should be treated the same way and not be subjected to different standards.
sell (something) at a loss
What does "sell (something) at a loss" mean?
to sell something and lose moneyWe were forced to sell the computers at a loss.
loom large (on the horizon)
What does "loom large (on the horizon)" mean?
something that could be coming as a possible problem/danger/threatA large increase in transportation costs is looming large on the horizon.
scarcer than hen's teeth
What does "scarcer than hen's teeth" mean?
very scarce or nonexistent People who know about computers are scarcer than hen's teeth in our company.

tighten one`s belt
What does "tighten one`s belt" mean?
to economize, to spend less moneyI will have to tighten my belt until the economy improves.
think back on (someone or something)
What does "think back on (someone or something)" mean?
to remember and think about someone or something in one's pastWhen I think back on my school days I always remember my favorite teacher.
spam
What does "spam" mean?
flood email boxes with unrequested messages for products or services
Melting pot
What does "Melting pot" mean?
A melting pot is a place where people from many ethnicities and nationalities live together.

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