American Idioms and Expressions

Waste Of Skin Idiom

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Waste of skin
What does Waste of skin mean?		 If a person is referred to as a 'waste of skin', it means he is not worth very much.

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more than (someone) bargained for
What does "more than (someone) bargained for" mean?		 more than one thought one would getThe problems caused by the dishonest employee were more than the company bargained for.
to hem and haw
What does "to hem and haw" mean?		 to avoid giving a clear answer, to be evasive in speechHe hemmed and hawed when I asked him if he knew where the missing money was.
hold out (one's hand)
What does "hold out (one's hand)" mean?		 reach out, extendShe held out her hand to help her mother climb up the stairs.
ticker
What does "ticker" mean?		heart
cold snap/spell
What does "cold snap/spell" mean?		 a sudden short period of cold weather (usually in winter)The cold snap lasted for five days.
a nest egg
What does "a nest egg" mean?		 money that someone has saved upHe has a large nest egg and will have no financial problems if he leaves his company.
take a hand in (something)
What does "take a hand in (something)" mean?		 to help plan or do something I will take a hand in designing the new cafeteria.

sit idly by
What does "sit idly by" mean?		 to sit and watch something while others work, to ignore a situation that calls for helpThe man sat idly by while the others worked hard.
jack
What does "jack" mean?		 steal a car with a driver or passenger in it. My car got jacked but at least I'm all right.
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'.)
snail mail
What does "snail mail" mean?		physical mail. Send it snail mail. I don't mind waiting.
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