American Idioms and Expressions

Bottom Drops Falls Out Of Something Idiom

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bottom drops/falls out of (something)
What does bottom drops/falls out of (something) mean?
a collapse occurs and prices fall below an earlier low price When the bottom fell out of the coffee market many companies had to stop doing business.


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have (something) up one`s sleeve
What does "have (something) up one`s sleeve" mean?
to have a secret plan or solution for something, to be ready for a time when something is needed I do not know what my friend has up his sleeve but I am sure that he is planning to say something at the meeting.

done in
What does "done in" mean?
to be tired, to be exhaustedI was done in so I went to bed early.
flip side
What does "flip side" mean?
return trip, esp. for a long trip
stand behind (someone or something)
What does "stand behind (someone or something)" mean?
to endorse or guarantee something or the actions of a personThe company will always stand behind their products.
get on one`s high horse
What does "get on one`s high horse " mean?
to behave with arrogance My friend is always getting on her high horse and telling people what to do.

in a pig's eye
What does "in a pig's eye" mean?
neverI will never in a pig's eye drive with my friend to visit her family.
at fault
What does "at fault" mean?
to be responsible for something, to be to blame for something The truck driver was at fault for the terrible accident.

on any account
What does "on any account" mean?
for any purpose, for any reasonI am not going to talk to that woman on any account.
at sea (about something)
What does "at sea (about something)" mean?
to be confused, to be lostMost of the class was at sea when the difficult theory was explained.

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