American Idioms and Expressions

Above Reproach Idiom

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above reproach
What does above reproach mean?
to be not deserving of blame or criticismThe actions of the police officer were above reproach.

Some Random Idioms
back of beyond
What does "back of beyond" mean?
remote, isolated area (often far from even a small town)
to be on the safe side
What does "to be on the safe side" mean?
to take no chancesIt may rain so to be on the safe side I think that I will bring my umbrella.
live happily ever after
What does "live happily ever after" mean?
live in happiness after a specific eventIt was a very beautiful movie and in the end everybody lived happily ever after.
shoot from the hip
What does "shoot from the hip" mean?
speak directly and frankly, fire a gun that is held at one's side and against one's hipThe manager always shoots from the hip and everyone likes her because of that.
get (someone's) number
What does "get (someone's) number" mean?
to find out someone's telephone numberI plan to get the man's number from one of his friends.
in session
What does "in session" mean?
a court is operating or functioningThe court was in session when we arrived at the courthouse.
some people are more equal than others
What does "some people are more equal than others" mean?
the members of a group may appear equal but some members may receive better treatment than othersSome people are more equal than others and the superstar was not given a penalty for hitting the other player while other players would have received a penalty.
In the hot seat
What does "In the hot seat" mean?
If someone's in the hot seat, they are the target for a lot of unwelcome criticism and examination.
elbow grease
What does "elbow grease" mean?
the effort and strength to clean somethingWe will have to use a lot of elbow grease to clean the kitchen.
while away the time
What does "while away the time" mean?
spend or waste time pleasantlyWe spent the afternoon whiling away the time by the river.
cut one's eyeteeth on (something)
What does "cut one's eyeteeth on (something)" mean?
to have done something since one was very youngThe man cut his eyeteeth on fixing bicycles and he is now an expert.
Keen as mustard
What does "Keen as mustard" mean?
(UK) If someone is very enthusiastic, they are as keen as mustard.
like crazy
What does "like crazy" mean?
very fast, with great energyThey were running like crazy but still they couldn`t catch their friend.
face value
What does "face value" mean?
the truth of something on the surfaceThe woman is a very nice person but you must take what she says at face value.

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