American Idioms and Expressions

Ahead Of Time Idiom

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ahead of time
What does ahead of time mean?
earlyWe started the meeting ahead of time so that we could go home early.
ahead of time
What does ahead of time mean?
earlier than arranged or planned We started the meeting ahead of time so that we could go home early.


Some Random Idioms
habu
What does "habu" mean?
pilot of the SR-71
Split the blanket
What does "Split the blanket" mean?
If people split the blanket, it means they get a divorce or end their relationship.
fair game
What does "fair game" mean?
someone or something that you feel you can easily attack Our company is fair game as a takeover target by other companies.

TAFN
What does "TAFN" mean?
that's all for now
Sweep things under the carpet
What does "Sweep things under the carpet" mean?
If people try to ignore unpleasant things and forget about them, they sweep them under the carpet.
flush with (something)
What does "flush with (something)" mean?
to have lots of somethingWe were flush with cash so we decided to go on a nice holiday.
sink one's teeth into (something)
What does "sink one's teeth into (something)" mean?
to take a bite of some kind of food, to get really involved in somethingI am trying hard to sink my teeth into the project at work.
take a stab at
What does "take a stab at" mean?
idiom. attempt; give a try
make nothing of (something)
What does "make nothing of (something)" mean?
ignore something as if it had not happenedThe woman made nothing of the fact that she almost hit a woman in the parking lot.
come a cropper
What does "come a cropper" mean?
to failThe man came a cropper in the chess tournament and that is why he is sad.

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