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
have an ear for (something)
What does "have an ear for (something)" mean?
have the ability to learn music or languagesMy cousin has an ear for music and is a very good musician.
ditzy
What does "ditzy" mean?
spacey; flakey; absentminded person
dish
What does "dish" mean?
sexually appealing woman
one's frame of mind
What does "one's frame of mind" mean?
one`s mental state - either good or badI made sure that my boss was in a good frame of mind before I asked him for a holiday.
all in one piece
What does "all in one piece" mean?
safely, without damageThe piano arrived at its destination all in one piece.
a dirty look
What does "a dirty look" mean?
a look that shows dislike or disapproval The boy's mother gave the boy a dirty look when he entered the kitchen.

sit well with (someone)
What does "sit well with (someone)" mean?
to please or find favor with someoneMy decision to leave early for the weekend did not sit well with the other members of the staff.
dry up
What does "dry up" mean?
to become dry, to be depleted The river began to dry up early in the summer.
The money for the project has dried up.

eco freak
What does "eco freak" mean?
somebody greatly concerned about the state of the environment
give (someone) the boot
What does "give (someone) the boot" mean?
to fire someone from a job, to force someone to leave a place The manager gave the man the boot when he began yelling in the restaurant.

hold all the cards
What does "hold all the cards" mean?
be in a strong or advantageous position (like a winning hand in a card game) be in a strong or advantageous position (like a winning hand in a card game)The company held all the cards when the union decided to go on strike to achieve their goals.

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