American Idioms and Expressions

Bad Mouth Idiom

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bad-mouth
What does bad-mouth mean?
say unkind, unflattering, embarrassing (and probably untrue) things about someone.A: "I don't believe what Bob said. Why is hebad-mouthing me?"B: "He's probably jealous of your success."
Bad mouth
What does Bad mouth mean?
(UK) When you are bad mouthing,you are saying negative things about someone or something.('Bad-mouth' and 'badmouth' are also used.)

Some Random Idioms
rat fink
What does "rat fink" mean?
informant; snitch
turn up
What does "turn up" mean?
to be found, to be discoveredMy wallet turned up in my jacket exactly where I had left it.
gimp
What does "gimp" mean?
person who limps; a crippled person
beat one's brains out
What does "beat one's brains out" mean?
to work very hard (to do something)We beat our brains out in order to think of a name for the new magazine.
chew someone's ass out
What does "chew someone's ass out" mean?
criticize or scold someone
in place of (someone or something)
What does "in place of (someone or something)" mean?
instead of someone or somethingI was able to play in the soccer tournament in place of an injured player.
have the wherewithal to (do something)
What does "have the wherewithal to (do something)" mean?
have the money or energy to do somethingThe man does not have the wherewithal to go to court and fight his case.
suss
What does "suss" mean?
figure out; realize; understand clearly. I've got you sussed now.

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