American Idioms and Expressions

As Easy As ABC Idiom

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as easy as ABC What does as easy as ABC mean?	very easy	Learning how to use a computer was as easy as ABC for the children.
as easy as ABC What does as easy as ABC mean?	very easy	Learning how to use a computer is as easy as ABC for the children.
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cold turkey What does "cold turkey" mean?	the immediate and complete withdrawal from something on which one has become dependent (can be used for drugs such as heroin or things like tobacco)	The woman stopped using drugs cold turkey. come Idioms

buy (something) sight unseen What does "buy (something) sight unseen" mean?	to buy something without seeing it first	My sister made a big mistake when she bought the used car sight unseen.
find one's own level What does "find one's own level" mean?	to find the position to which one is best suited	The teacher helped the child find his own level in the reading class.
suit/fit (someone) to a T What does "suit/fit (someone) to a T" mean?	to be very appropriate for someone	My new job suits me to a T.
loo What does "loo" mean?	toilet; bathroom; restroom
hand down (something) What does "hand down (something)" mean?	arrange to give something to someone after your death	My grandmother handed down her silver jewellery to my mother.

around the clock What does "around the clock" mean?	all day and all night	We worked around the clock to get the store ready to open.
make a motion What does "make a motion" mean?	to make a suggestion or proposal at a meeting	The manager made a motion to finish the meeting early and continue the next morning.
quite a number What does "quite a number" mean?	much or many	Quite a number of the teachers agreed to use the new textbooks.
Work like a charm What does "Work like a charm" mean?	If something works like a charm, it works perfectly.
con What does "con" mean?	deceive; cheat; swindle.	Don't try to con me, I know you're lying.
inside and out What does "inside and out" mean?	in every part, completely	We checked the room inside and out for my lost wallet.

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