American Idioms and Expressions

After Hours Idiom

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after hours
What does after hours mean?		 after the regular closing or finishing timeThe library has a place to leave books after hours.
after hours
What does after hours mean?		 after the regular closing or finishing time Our library has a place to return books after hours.


Some Random Idioms
could do with (someone or something)
What does "could do with (someone or something)" mean?		 to want or need someone or something I could do with a new computer because mine is getting old.

until hell freezes over
What does "until hell freezes over" mean?		 forever."Chris can practice the piano until hell freezesover, but he'll never playwell because he's tone-deaf."
get down to business
What does "get down to business" mean?		 to begin to get seriousWhen the meeting began everybody got down to business and began to discuss the important issues.
on foot
What does "on foot" mean?		 by walkingWe decided to go to the stadium on foot.
make one`s hair stand on end
What does "make one`s hair stand on end" mean?		 frighten/horrify someoneThe horror movie that we saw last week made my hair stand on end.
Like no one's business
What does "Like no one's business" mean?		 If I say my children are growing like no one's business, it means they're growing very quickly. See also 'Like the clappers' and 'Like there's no tomorrow'.
hands off (something)
What does "hands off (something)" mean?		 to leave something alone, to not interfere with somethingI took a hands-off approach while dealing with the new employee.
tweeked
What does "tweeked" mean?		 drunk; intoxicated
hedge in (something)
What does "hedge in (something)" mean?		 keep something from getting out or moving freely, block something inMy car was hedged in by the other cars and I was unable to move it this morning.
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