American Idioms and Expressions

Ass Idiom

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ass
What does ass mean?
a worthless, descpicable person. You're such an ass; I never want to see you again.
ass
What does ass mean?
a person (used in reference to the entire person). Get your ass in here right now.
ass
What does ass mean?
a woman as a sexual object. I gotta get me some ass.
ass
What does ass mean?
buttocks; rear-end. She's got a great ass.

Some Random Idioms
cheeky
What does "cheeky" mean?
irreverent; impudent
screwed
What does "screwed" mean?
deceived; cheated; swindled
Spanish practices
What does "Spanish practices" mean?
Unauthorized working methods that benefit those who follow them are Spanish practices.
take the law into one's own hands
What does "take the law into one's own hands" mean?
to act as a judge and jury for someone who has done something wrongThe soldiers took the law into their own hands when they entered the town.
come hell or high water
What does "come hell or high water" mean?
no matter what happensCome hell or high water I plan to go to the concert next week.
Ball is in your court
What does "Ball is in your court" mean?
If the ball is in your court, it is up to you to make the next decision or step.
bite off more than one can chew
What does "bite off more than one can chew" mean?
take responsibility for more than one can manage."I'm really behind with my project. Can you help me?I'm afraid Ibit off more than I could chew!"
in plain language/English
What does "in plain language/English" mean?
in simple and clear languageMy bank explained to me in plain English what the terms of the loan were.
engage in (something)
What does "engage in (something)" mean?
to be busy with something, to be occupied with something The man is engaged in a new project.
The woman was engaged in a long conversation.

bonehead
What does "bonehead" mean?
an unusually dense or stupid personThe boy is a bonehead. He never understands what other people are trying to tell him.
book
What does "book" mean?
charge a person with a crime. We got our man, let's book him.

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