American Idioms and Expressions

A Snap Idiom

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a snap
What does a snap mean?
something that's very easy to do. A: "Is your job difficult?"B: "No, actually it's a snap. In fact, it's so easy that it'sa little bit boring."
a snap
What does a snap mean?
an easy taskThe exam was a snap and I am sure that I did very well.
a snap
What does a snap mean?
an easy task The exam was a snap and I am sure that I did very well.


Some Random Idioms
To have the courage of your convictions
What does "To have the courage of your convictions" mean?
If you have the courage of your convictions, you are brave enough to do what you feel is right, despite any pressure for you to do something different.
keep one`s head
What does "keep one`s head" mean?
to stay calm when there is trouble or dangerEveryone tried to keep their head during the fire at the hotel.
chew the fat with (someone)
What does "chew the fat with (someone)" mean?
to chat with someoneWe stayed up very late last night chewing the fat about our university days.
far and away the best
What does "far and away the best" mean?
without doubt the best The basketball player is far and away the best player on the team.

Get lost!
What does "Get lost!" mean?
Go away!The girl told her brother to get lost so she could finish doing her homework.
in reality
What does "in reality" mean?
reallyThe woman said that she wants a job but in reality I don't think that she really wants to work.
tapped
What does "tapped" mean?
tired; fatigued; exhausted
take precedence over (someone or something)
What does "take precedence over (someone or something)" mean?
have the right to come before someone or something elseThe protection of children and the family takes precedence over the laws regarding evicting people from an apartment after they have a baby.
shed crocodile tears
What does "shed crocodile tears" mean?
to have a show of sorrow that is not sincere, to pretend that one is crying The politician was shedding crocodile tears but nobody believed him.

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