American Idioms and Expressions

Back Of Beyond Idiom

This database is a comprehensive collection of all the American idioms and slang available. American Idioms are many and varied. We hope you enjoy our collection. We are adding more all the time. .

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back of beyond
What does back of beyond mean?
somewhere very remoteEvery summer we go to the back of beyond for a camping trip.
back of beyond
What does back of beyond mean?
remote, isolated area (often far from even a small town)
back of beyond
What does back of beyond mean?
somewhere very remote Every summer we go to the back of beyond for a camping trip.


Some Random Idioms
Plan B
What does "Plan B" mean?
Plan is an alternate or fall-back position or method when the initial attempt or plan goes wrong.
in (someone's) black books
What does "in (someone's) black books" mean?
to be in disgrace or in disfavor with someone The boy is in his girlfriend's black books because he was late for their date.

thumb one`s nose at (someone or something)
What does "thumb one`s nose at (someone or something)" mean?
to look with disfavor or dislike at someone or somethingThe star player thumbed his nose at the fans when they began to yell at him.
count on (someone or something)
What does "count on (someone or something)" mean?
to depend on someone or somethingYou can count on our boss to do everything right.
chink
What does "chink" mean?
Chinese; Chinese person
tapped out
What does "tapped out" mean?
tired; fatigued; exhausted
from side to side
What does "from side to side" mean?
moving from one side to the other again and againThe boat was rocking from side to side during the big storm.
chotchke
What does "chotchke" mean?
small item; trinket
not for a moment
What does "not for a moment" mean?
not at all, neverI did not for a moment believe what the man was saying.
find it in one's heart to (do something)
What does "find it in one's heart to (do something)" mean?
to have the courage or compassion to do somethingI could not find it in my heart to tell the little boy about his dead dog.
let grass grow under one`s feet
What does "let grass grow under one`s feet" mean?
be idle, be lazy, waste timeHe is always working hard and never lets grass grow under his feet.

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