Buns Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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buns What does buns mean?	buttocks.	Nice buns on that chick. She must work out.
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field questions What does "field questions" mean?	to answer questions	The speaker began to field questions after he finished talking.

take after (someone) What does "take after (someone)" mean?	to resemble or act like someone (usually a parent or relative)	The boy is tall and handsome like his father and takes after him in other ways as well.
Take the floor What does "Take the floor" mean?	Start talking or giving a speech to a group
shoot up What does "shoot up" mean?	to rise suddenly	The flames shot up over the top of the building when the wind started blowing.
rake in What does "rake in" mean?	obtain or bring in a large quantity (usually money)
antifreeze What does "antifreeze" mean?	liquor, usually strong

augur well for (someone or something) What does "augur well for (someone or something)" mean?	to predict good things for someone or something	The poor business conditions do not augur well for the workers.
take (something) to heart What does "take (something) to heart" mean?	to be strongly affected by something that someone says to you so you take it seriously or are upset by it	I did not expect my friend to take my criticism to heart when I complained that he was always late.
assault and battery What does "assault and battery" mean?	a criminal charge where one violently attacks and beats someone	The man was arrested for assault and battery after the fight outside of the store.
tube What does "tube" mean?	television set (not a flat panel screen though)
Get your ducks in a row What does "Get your ducks in a row" mean?	If you get your ducks in a row, you organise yourself and your life.
live from hand to mouth What does "live from hand to mouth" mean?	live on little money and in poor circumstances	Her brother is an artist and must live from hand to mouth because he has no money.

American Idioms and Expressions

Buns Idiom