American Idioms and Expressions

Blow One`s Own Horn Idiom

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blow one`s own horn
What does blow one`s own horn mean?
to praise oneselfMy friend is always blowing his own horn and is very annoying at times.

Some Random Idioms
come to grief
What does "come to grief" mean?
to have a bad accident or disappointmentThe man has recently come to much grief because of his son`s problems with the police.
in the mood for (something)
What does "in the mood for (something)" mean?
feel like doing somethingI am not in the mood for pizza this evening.
a nine-to-five-job
What does "a nine-to-five-job" mean?
a job with regular and normal hoursMany people like the regular hours of a nine-to-five job.
get cracking
What does "get cracking" mean?
hurry up; get a move on; get started
kick back
What does "kick back" mean?
relax and not do muchI`m going to kick back this evening and watch television.
Smart Alec
What does "Smart Alec" mean?
A smart Alec is a conceited person who likes to show off how clever and knowledgeable they are.
comfort food
What does "comfort food" mean?
food that calms one down or reminds one of pleasant times
TEETH
What does "TEETH" mean?
tried everything else, try homeopathy
Dress someone down
What does "Dress someone down" mean?
If you dress someone down, you scold them.
sleaze
What does "sleaze" mean?
be promiscuous (sexually); be a slut
Knight in shining armour
What does "Knight in shining armour" mean?
A knight in shining armour is someone who saves you when you are in great trouble or danger.

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