American Idioms and Expressions

Armed And Dangerous Idiom

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armed and dangerous
What does armed and dangerous mean?
to have a weapon that may be used (usually by a suspected criminal)The criminal was armed and dangerous when the police arrested him.
armed and dangerous
What does armed and dangerous mean?
to have a weapon that may be used (usually used for a criminal) The criminal was armed and dangerous when the police arrested him.


Some Random Idioms
turn up one`s nose at (something)
What does "turn up one`s nose at (something)" mean?
to refuse something because it is not good enoughMy friend turned up his nose at the job offer in another department of his company.
have money to burn
What does "have money to burn" mean?
have lots of moneyThe man has money to burn and is always buying something new.
look like (something)
What does "look like (something)" mean?
to predict somethingIt looks like it is going to rain this evening.
on (something's) last legs
What does "on (something's) last legs" mean?
something is almost worn out or finishedMy car is on its last legs and I will soon have to buy a new one.
form an opinion
What does "form an opinion" mean?
to make an opinionEverybody quickly formed an opinion about the new teacher.
clear the decks
What does "clear the decks" mean?
to clear away things and prepare for action, to get out of the way"Let`s clear the decks and get everyone out of the house so that we can begin work."
MC
What does "MC" mean?
Master of Ceremonies Master of CeremoniesMy cousin was the MC for my sister's wedding.
go belly up
What does "go belly up" mean?
fail; perform poorly
breathe one's last
What does "breathe one's last" mean?
to dieThe man breathed his last after a long illness.

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