American Idioms and Expressions

Alive And Well/kicking Idiom

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alive and well/kicking
What does alive and well/kicking mean?		 to be well and healthyMy aunt is 87 years old and she is very much alive and kicking.

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a dime a dozen
What does "a dime a dozen" mean?		 common, easy to get and of little value Used books are a dime a dozen and it is difficult to sell them.

bent out of shape
What does "bent out of shape" mean?		 needlessly worried about something."I know you're worried about your job interview, butdon't get bent out of shape. You'll do just fine."
shoe is on the other foot
What does "shoe is on the other foot" mean?		 the opposite is true, places are changedMy friend always has problems at school but now the shoe is on the other foot and I am the one who is having problems.
play ball (with someone)
What does "play ball (with someone)" mean?		 cooperate with someone cooperate with someoneThe young men refused to play ball with the police and were taken to the police station for questioning.
least of all
What does "least of all" mean?		 the least, of smallest importanceI don't like any of the choices offered, least of all the one that we were forced to choose.
Get the axe
What does "Get the axe" mean?		 If you get the axe, you lose your job. ('Get the ax' is the American spelling.)
all sweetness and light
What does "all sweetness and light" mean?		 to be very sweet, to be innocent and helpful The girl is all sweetness and light after she does something bad.

contempt of court
What does "contempt of court" mean?		 disobedience of the orders and authority of the court, disrespect for the court processThe judge ordered the man to be held in contempt of court when he was several hours late for the trial.
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