Ace Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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ace What does ace mean?	make an "A" on a test, homework assignment, project, etc.	"Somebody said you aced the test, John. That's great!"
ace What does ace mean?	best; top-notch; most competent person
ace What does ace mean?	do extremely well on a test or exam.	I aced that exam.
	Some Random Idioms
foam at the mouth What does "foam at the mouth" mean?	to be very angry (like a mad dog)	My father was foaming at the mouth when I told him that I had damaged his car.

black eye What does "black eye" mean?	espresso with brewed coffee mixed in
Thick as mince What does "Thick as mince" mean?	(UK) If someone is as thick as mince, they are very stupid indeed.
Home and hearth What does "Home and hearth" mean?	'Home and hearth' is an idiom evoking warmth and security.
carry a lot of weight with (someone or something) What does "carry a lot of weight with (someone or something)" mean?	to be very influential with someone or with a group of people	The man's education and experience carry a lot of weight in the university.
out of character What does "out of character" mean?	to be unlike one's usual character, to be inappropriate for one's character	Getting into an argument with the sales clerk was out of character for my father. He almost never argues about such things.

now and then What does "now and then" mean?	occasionally	I like to go to that restaurant now and then.
leap to conclusions What does "leap to conclusions" mean?	decide something without having all the facts	Our teacher leaped to conclusions when she accused the boy of breaking the window.
cold What does "cold" mean?	dead.	He's cold. No need to shoot him again.
get a frog in one's throat What does "get a frog in one's throat" mean?	to get soreness in your throat that prevents you from talking well	I got a frog in my throat just as I answered the phone to talk to my professor.
do (someone) good What does "do (someone) good" mean?	to be good or beneficial for someone	It will do my friend good to go on a holiday.
cover up (something) What does "cover up (something)" mean?	to hide something wrong or bad	They tried to cover up the facts regarding the illegal election campaign funds.

American Idioms and Expressions

Ace Idiom