Bummer Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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bummer What does bummer mean?	unpleasant; unappealing; disappointing
bummer What does bummer mean?	something or someone unappealing or unpleasant.	Major bummer, losing your job like that.
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strike out What does "strike out" mean?	to fail	We struck out in our attempt to gather enough support to build a new cafeteria in our building.
get cold feet What does "get cold feet" mean?	to become timid or afraid to do or try something	I wanted to go to Europe with my cousin but he got cold feet and decided not to go.
blue blood What does "blue blood" mean?	the blood (family line) of a noble or aristocratic family	Many blue bloods attended the opening of the new opera.
on side What does "on side" mean?	supporting or part of the same team as someone else	supporting or part of the same team as someone elseWe finally got the directors on side in our bid to host the local basketball championships.
get off to a flying start What does "get off to a flying start" mean?	have a very successful beginning	have a very successful beginningThe meeting got off to a flying start when the company directors announced that they had won a large contract.

dummy What does "dummy" mean?	dumb, idiotic person
packed in like sardines What does "packed in like sardines" mean?	packed very tightly, very crowded	We were packed in like sardines during the morning commute in the train.
be shitting bricks What does "be shitting bricks" mean?	be extremely frightened or nervous.	I was shitting bricks before the exam.
tunes What does "tunes" mean?	music; records; CDs

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Bummer Idiom