All Along Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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all along What does all along mean?	all the time	I knew all along that my friend would not get the promotion.
all along What does all along mean?	all the time, throughout	I knew all along that my friend would not get the promotion.
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call off (something) What does "call off (something)" mean?	to cancel something	The game was called off because of the rain.

make an example of (someone) What does "make an example of (someone)" mean?	make a public issue out of someone's bad behavior	The teacher punished the student severely in order to make an example of him for the other students.
in name only What does "in name only" mean?	not actual, only by name	The man was an animal doctor in name only and had never once treated a sick or injured animal.
bear one's cross What does "bear one's cross" mean?	to carry or bear a burden	Raising three children on her own was the way that the woman had to bear her cross.
Hot-blooded What does "Hot-blooded" mean?	Someone who is hot-blooded is easily excitable or passionate.

through the mill What does "through the mill" mean?	to experience a difficult situation	The man has been through the mill recently with his divorce and loss of job.
have a time What does "have a time" mean?	have a good time, have fun	We really had a time at the party last night.
trash What does "trash" mean?	damage; vandalize
book (someone) What does "book (someone)" mean?	to register someone as a suspect for a crime	The police booked the man for dangerous driving.
in a month of Sundays What does "in a month of Sundays" mean?	in a very long time	I have not been to the shopping mall in a month of Sundays.

American Idioms and Expressions

All Along Idiom