American Idioms and Expressions

You Bet!/You Bet Your Boots!/You Bet Your Life! Idiom

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You bet!/You bet your boots!/You bet your life!
What does You bet!/You bet your boots!/You bet your life! mean?
most certainly, without any doubt"You bet your life I will be attending the conference next year."

Some Random Idioms
tune out (someone or something)
What does "tune out (someone or something)" mean?
to ignore someone or somethingI usually tune out my friend when he begins to talk too much.
in the black
What does "in the black" mean?
to be successful or profitableOur company has been in the black since they began to cut costs.
get naked
What does "get naked" mean?
enjoy oneself a lot; relax
get out of my face
What does "get out of my face" mean?
do not argue with me; make room; make space
make a comeback
What does "make a comeback" mean?
return to one's former (successful) careerThe boxer has been training very hard in his attempt to make a comeback.
Across the pond
What does "Across the pond" mean?
(UK) This idiom means on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean, used to refer to the US or the UK depending on the speaker's location.
not a moment to spare
What does "not a moment to spare" mean?
to be just in time, to have no extra timeWe arrived at the airport with not a moment to spare.
knock (someone) around
What does "knock (someone) around" mean?
mistreat someoneThe boy was sent home from school for knocking around some other members of the class.
take a beating
What does "take a beating" mean?
to lose much moneyMy friend took a beating on the stock market and has now stopped buying stocks.
as sour as vinegar
What does "as sour as vinegar" mean?
sour and disagreeableThe old man next door is as sour as vinegar.
drop (someone) a line
What does "drop (someone) a line" mean?
to write or mail a note or letter to someoneMy friend promised that she would drop me a line when she gets to Singapore.
foxy
What does "foxy" mean?
sexy (for women in particular)

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