American Idioms and Expressions

Belt (something) Out Idiom

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belt (something) out
What does belt (something) out mean?		 to sing/play a song with lots of energyThe man stood up and belted out several old songs.

Some Random Idioms
put a sock in it
What does "put a sock in it" mean?		 be quiet; stop talking
get across (something)
What does "get across (something)" mean?		 to explain something, to make something understoodI always try to get across the importance of taking care of one's computer.
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.

glitch
What does "glitch" mean?		defect; flaw; bug; problem
my bad
What does "my bad" mean?		 idiom. my mistake and I apologize
two's company, three's a crowd
What does "two's company, three's a crowd" mean?		 two people (often two people on a date) are happier when nobody else is aroundThe couple decided to go on a holiday with their friend but two's company and three's a crowd and none of the group were able to enjoy themselves.
tickled pink
What does "tickled pink" mean?		 to be very pleased or delighted by someone or something "My mother was tickled pink that you visited her when you were in town."

red Idioms



make the grade
What does "make the grade" mean?		 succeed, qualify for somethingHe was not able to make the grade and could not join the football team.
crack down on (someone or something)
What does "crack down on (someone or something)" mean?		 to enforce laws or rules strictlyThe school principal decided to crack down on people running in the halls.

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