American Idioms and Expressions

As Bald As A Baby's Backside Idiom

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as bald as a baby's backside
What does as bald as a baby's backside mean?
completely baldThe man who works in the post office is as bald as a baby's backside.

Some Random Idioms
brush up on (something)
What does "brush up on (something)" mean?
to review something that one has already learned I am going to brush up on my English before my trip to New York.

glitzy
What does "glitzy" mean?
glamourous or stylish in a flashy way
blow (someone) away
What does "blow (someone) away" mean?
to overcome someone emotionallyThe performance was so wonderful that it blew me away.
once in a while
What does "once in a while" mean?
occasionally; from time to time.A: "Would you like coffee or tea?"B: "Coffee, please. I drink tea once in a while, but Igenerally drink coffee."
baptism of fire
What does "baptism of fire" mean?
a first experience of something (often difficult or unpleasant) We went through a baptism of fire when we had to learn how to operate the small business.

hold up (as an example)
What does "hold up (as an example)" mean?
point to someone or something as a good exampleThe student was held up as an example of an honest and good person.
fat lip
What does "fat lip" mean?
swollen lip resulting from a blow to the mouth
get one's fill of (someone or something)
What does "get one's fill of (someone or something)" mean?
to receive enough of someone or somethingRecently, I have got my fill of fresh corn and I do not want to eat any more.
pay one's debt (to society)
What does "pay one's debt (to society)" mean?
serve a sentence for a crime (usually in prison)The man was forced to pay his debt to society by going to prison for three years.
Sing from the same hymn sheet
What does "Sing from the same hymn sheet" mean?
If people are singing from the same hymn sheet, they are expressing the same opinions in public.

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