American Idioms and Expressions

Zigged Before You Zagged Idiom

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Zigged before you zagged
What does Zigged before you zagged mean?
If you did things in the wrong order, you zigged before you zagged.

Some Random Idioms
nowhere near
What does "nowhere near" mean?
not nearlyThere were nowhere near enough chairs for all of the people who planned to come to the meeting.
spook
What does "spook" mean?
scare; frighten, startle
bottom line
What does "bottom line" mean?
the result or final outcome of something, the last figure on a financial statement Although I do not want to buy a new car, the bottom line is that I need a new car for work.

hide one's face in shame
What does "hide one's face in shame" mean?
to cover one's face because of shame or embarrassmentThe manager of the company hid his face in shame when he was fired for stealing company money.
WAG
What does "WAG" mean?
wild-ass guess
putz
What does "putz" mean?
dumb, clumsy person
screw up
What does "screw up" mean?
err; mess up; blunder
Young Turk
What does "Young Turk" mean?
A Young Turk is a young person who is rebellious and difficult to control in a company, team or organisation.
torpedo
What does "torpedo" mean?
sandwich made with Italian bread sliced lengthwise, filled with cold cuts, cheese, and vegetables
in a bad way
What does "in a bad way" mean?
in a poor position; in a bad mood

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