Blue Ribbon Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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blue-ribbon What does blue-ribbon mean?	of superior quality or distinction, the best of a group	A blue-ribbon panel of experts were asked to suggest a new policy for the city.
blue-ribbon What does blue-ribbon mean?	of superior quality or distinction, the best of a group	A blue-ribbon panel of experts were asked to suggest a new policy for the city.
	Some Random Idioms
RSVP What does "RSVP" mean?	Respondez S'il Vous Plait - French for please reply	Respondez S'il Vous Plait - French for please replyThe invitation said RSVP so I quickly sent off a note to say that I would be able to attend the party.
shit-faced What does "shit-faced" mean?	drunk; intoxicated
without further ado What does "without further ado" mean?	without further talk	Without further ado they ended the meeting and began to serve coffee.
air one`s dirty laundry/linen in public What does "air one`s dirty laundry/linen in public" mean?	to make public something embarrassing that should be a secret	The dinner party became uncomfortable when the host began to air his colleague's dirty laundry in public.
open (something) up What does "open (something) up" mean?	to unwrap something	The little boy laughed as he opened his birthday presents up.
uncut What does "uncut" mean?	unmodified; unedited

Canary in a coal mine What does "Canary in a coal mine" mean?	(UK) A canary in a coal mine is an early warning of danger.
get butterflies in one`s stomach What does "get butterflies in one`s stomach" mean?	to get a feeling of fear or anxiety in one's stomach	I got buterflies in my stomach just before I took the test.
sink one`s teeth into (something) What does "sink one`s teeth into (something)" mean?	to have something real or solid to think about or struggle with, to take a bite from some kind of food	I was finally able to sink my teeth into the problem and find a solution.
after all What does "after all" mean?	in spite of what has been decided	I decided to take the swimming course after all.
as mad as a wet hen What does "as mad as a wet hen" mean?	angry	The nurse was as mad as a wet hen when the patient tried to bite her.
keep quiet What does "keep quiet" mean?	remain silent	"Could you please keep quiet and listen to the instructions."

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Blue Ribbon Idiom