American Idioms and Expressions

A Tin Ear For (something) Idiom

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a tin ear for (something)
What does a tin ear for (something) mean?
the inability to judge the value of music etc.The woman has a tin ear for music and she is not a good singer at all.

Some Random Idioms
tackle a problem
What does "tackle a problem" mean?
attack a problem with much effort (from American football where one player tackles another player) attack a problem with much effort (from American football where one player tackles another player)All of the members of the sales team gathered to tackle the problem of decreasing sales.
can't stomach (someone or something)
What does "can't stomach (someone or something)" mean?
dislike someone or something very muchI can't stomach the new woman who I have to work with.
base one's opinion on (something)
What does "base one's opinion on (something)" mean?
to form an opinion from something I based my opinion on the man's previous work and decided not to give him a job.

silence gives consent
What does "silence gives consent" mean?
saying nothing or not saying no to something means that you agree saying nothing or not saying no to something means that you agreeSilence gives consent and when nobody spoke at the meeting, the principal thought that everybody agreed with his proposal.
come by (something)
What does "come by (something)" mean?
to get or obtain or acquire something My aunt came by much money recently and is now enjoying her life.

full of shit
What does "full of shit" mean?
lying; dumb. You're so full of shit.
gat
What does "gat" mean?
gun; firearm
very well
What does "very well" mean?
agreed, all right"Very well, if you want me to go I will go with you."
within an inch of one`s life
What does "within an inch of one`s life" mean?
almost deadThe elderly man was beaten to within an inch of his life.
polish the apple
What does "polish the apple" mean?
to flatter someone Nobody likes the girl because she is always polishing the apple with her teacher.

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