American Idioms and Expressions

At Home Idiom

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at home What does at home mean?	to be in one`s house	"I`m sorry but I left my money at home. Can you lend me some money?"
at home What does at home mean?	in one`s house	I left my money at home so I had to borrow some.
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FUBAR What does "FUBAR" mean?	fucked up beyond all recognition; very gravely damaged or in very poor condition

have (something) to do with (something) What does "have (something) to do with (something)" mean?	to be about something, to be on the subject of something, to be related to something	"The book has something to do with cooking but I am not sure if you will like it."
choose sides What does "choose sides" mean?	to choose from a group of people or players to be on opposing sides of a debate/fight/game	We had to choose sides before we played the game.
upset the applecart What does "upset the applecart" mean?	to ruin a plan or event by a surprise or accident	Everything was going well at the company picnic until our boss arrived and upset the applecart. bean Idioms
All and sundry What does "All and sundry" mean?	This idiom is a way of emphasising 'all', like saying 'each and every one'.
have a frog in one's throat What does "have a frog in one's throat" mean?	to have soreness in your throat that prevents you from talking well	I had a frog in my throat this morning before I left my house.

ballpark figure What does "ballpark figure" mean?	estimate; approximate figure
off-color What does "off-color" mean?	not the exact color	We painted our kitchen in an off-color of white.
catch some Z's What does "catch some Z's" mean?	sleep; take a nap
resign oneself to something What does "resign oneself to something" mean?	to accept something reluctantly	I have to resign myself to the fact that I will probably not get the job that I want.
birthday suit What does "birthday suit" mean?	complete nakedness	The little boy was running through the park in his birthday suit.
go apeshit What does "go apeshit" mean?	become excited or upset.	He went apeshit when he heard he was going to be laid off.

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