American Idioms and Expressions

A Drag On (someone) Idiom

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a drag on (someone)
What does a drag on (someone) mean?
a burden to someoneThe problems at work were a drag on my friend and he became sick because of them.

Some Random Idioms
vest
What does "vest" mean?
bulletproof vest; Kevlar vest. He was wearing a vest, so he survived the gunshot.
raise havoc with (someone or something)
What does "raise havoc with (someone or something)" mean?
to create confusion or disruption for or against someone or somethingThe bad weather raised havoc with our plans to clean up the area around our house.
at peace
What does "at peace" mean?
to be peaceful, to be happyThe woman was relaxed and at peace after her friend's funeral.
take (someone) up on (something)
What does "take (someone) up on (something)" mean?
to take advantage of someone's offer of somethingI took my friend up on his offer to let me borrow his new car.
in the short run
What does "in the short run" mean?
for the immediate futureIn the short run I don't think that my uncle will make much money with his fast food business.
bite the hand that feeds you
What does "bite the hand that feeds you" mean?
to harm or oppose someone who does good things for you The man is biting the hand that feeds him when he criticizes and fights against his boss.

less than pleased
What does "less than pleased" mean?
not pleasedMy father was less than pleased when I returned his car three hours late last night.
gravy train
What does "gravy train" mean?
a job that gives one much money compared with what you doThe cleaning contract was a gravy train. We worked for 3 hours but we got paid for 8 hours.
Lower than a snake's belly in a wagon rut
What does "Lower than a snake's belly in a wagon rut" mean?
If someone or something is lower than a snake's belly in a wagon rut, they are of low moral standing because a snake's belly is low and if the snake is in a wagon rut, it is really low.

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