As Red As A Ruby Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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as red as a ruby What does as red as a ruby mean?	deep red	The office assistant was wearing lipstick that was as red as a ruby.
as red as a ruby What does as red as a ruby mean?	deep red	The office assistant was wearing lipstick that was as red as a ruby.
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far and away the best What does "far and away the best" mean?	without doubt the best	The basketball player is far and away the best player on the team.

down with (an illness) What does "down with (an illness)" mean?	to be ill, to be sick at home	My sister was down with a cold so she could not go out for a few days.
crew What does "crew" mean?	group that works together (often applies to music)
behind in (something) What does "behind in (something)" mean?	to be late with something	I was behind in my studies and stayed home all weekend to study. The man is always behind in his reading.
first love What does "first love" mean?	the first person that one falls in love with	the first person that one falls in love withHer first love was with a boy in her high school art class.
call for (someone) What does "call for (someone)" mean?	to come and get someone	"Could you please come and call for me before you go to the game."
under the wings of (someone) What does "under the wings of (someone)" mean?	to be under the care/control/protection of someone	The new teacher is now under the wings of the principal of the school.

buy a pig in a poke What does "buy a pig in a poke" mean?	to buy something without seeing it or knowing anything about it	It is like buying a pig in a poke if you buy that car without first inspecting it.
rat on (someone) What does "rat on (someone)" mean?	to report someone's bad behavior to someone	The little boy ratted on his friend at school.
spread like wildfire What does "spread like wildfire" mean?	to spread rapidly and without control	The panic over the bad drinking water spread like wildfire throughout the city.
keep a civil tongue What does "keep a civil tongue" mean?	to speak decently and politely	I tried to keep a civil tongue during my argument with the store clerk.

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As Red As A Ruby Idiom