American Idioms and Expressions

Appear Out Of Nowhere Idiom

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appear out of nowhere
What does appear out of nowhere mean?
to appear suddenly, to appear without warningThe dog appeared out of nowhere during our walk on the beach.
appear out of nowhere
What does appear out of nowhere mean?
to appear suddenly, to appear without warning The dog appeared out of nowhere during our walk on the beach.


Some Random Idioms
boppers
What does "boppers" mean?
amyl nitrite
bent on doing (something)
What does "bent on doing (something)" mean?
to be determined to do something The young boys are bent on buying the old car to fix it up.

Ragged blue line
What does "Ragged blue line" mean?
This term was used to signify the Union forces (who wore blue uniforms) in the American Civil war .
a flight of fancy
What does "a flight of fancy" mean?
an idea that is out of touch with reality or possibility It was a flight of fancy that we would think of trying to climb Mt. Everest.

kevork
What does "kevork" mean?
ban a person from a Web site or other place online
go whole hog
What does "go whole hog" mean?
to do everything possible, to be extravagantWe went whole hog in our effort to make sure that the convention was a success.
risk one's neck to (do something)
What does "risk one's neck to (do something)" mean?
to risk physical harm in order to do somethingI risked my neck in order to rescue the cat that was on the roof.
(the) odd (something)
What does "(the) odd (something)" mean?
an extra or spare something, one or two of somethingWe saw the odd interesting bird on our hike through the mountains.
tell (someone) off
What does "tell (someone) off" mean?
to speak angrily or complain to someoneWe told our neighbors off after their music was too loud last night.
in the context of (something)
What does "in the context of (something)" mean?
in the circumstances under which something has happenedIn the context of everyday work I could understand what my friend was saying.
children and fools speak the truth
What does "children and fools speak the truth" mean?
children and fools say things without knowing or thinking what they mean but often what they say is trueThe child said that the woman was too fat which was true. Children and fools do speak the truth.

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