American Idioms and Expressions

As Far As Possible Idiom

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as far as possible
What does as far as possible mean?
as much as possibleWe went as far as possible with the project before we had to stop.
as far as possible
What does as far as possible mean?
as much as possible We went as far as possible with the project before we had to stop.
We plan to drive as far as possible tomorrow.


Some Random Idioms
lie through one's teeth
What does "lie through one's teeth" mean?
to lie in a bold mannerThe man in the restaurant began to lie through his teeth during the criminal investigation.
have/get one's day in court
What does "have/get one's day in court" mean?
have an opportunity to say or explain something or give your opinion in courtThe business executive had his day in court and was cleared of any suggestion of wrongdoing.
vivor
What does "vivor" mean?
survivor
Colder than a witches tit
What does "Colder than a witches tit" mean?
If it is colder than a witches tit, it is extremely cold outside.
let up
What does "let up" mean?
become less or weaker, become slower or stopThe rain let up around noon so we were able to go back outside.
as drunk as a skunk
What does "as drunk as a skunk" mean?
very drunkThe man was as drunk as a skunk when he walked into the restaurant.
a crying shame
What does "a crying shame" mean?
a very unfortunate situation It was a crying shame that our class trip to Europe was cancelled.

worth one`s salt
What does "worth one`s salt" mean?
to be worth what one is paidOur secretary is worth her salt and is a great asset to our company.

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