American Idioms and Expressions

Burbs Idiom

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burbs
What does burbs mean?		suburbs. You're living out in the burbs now?

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wipe the floor with (someone)
What does "wipe the floor with (someone)" mean?		 physically beat someoneThe ex-boxer wiped the floor with the man who insulted him.
sound like (something)
What does "sound like (something)" mean?		 to seem like somethingIt sounds like the stores are going to close early on Saturday because of the holiday.
bang
What does "bang" mean?		the act of sexual intercourse
two bricks shy of a load
What does "two bricks shy of a load" mean?		 someone who is not very smart or cleverThe young man is two bricks shy of a load and is very hard to work with.
toss off (an answer)
What does "toss off (an answer)" mean?		 to make or say something easily without trying or thinking hardThe boy was able to easily toss off the answer to the question when the teacher asked him.
Go spare
What does "Go spare" mean?		(UK) If you go spare, you lose your temper completely.
Blow your mind
What does "Blow your mind" mean?		 Something that will blow your mind is something extraordinary that will amaze you beyond explanation.
do in (someone)
What does "do in (someone)" mean?		 to make someone tired, to exhaust someoneI was done in by the time that I finished the marathon.
get in on (something)
What does "get in on (something)" mean?		 to become involved in something My friend wants to get in on the planning of the summer festival.

to mean for (someone) to (do something)
What does "to mean for (someone) to (do something)" mean?		 intend for someone to do somethingI mean for my friend to get the free ticket and not anyone else.
preach to the converted
What does "preach to the converted" mean?		 to praise or speak to those who already agree with youI was preaching to the converted when I told my friends about the advantages of the new car.
a road hog
What does "a road hog" mean?		 a car driver who uses more than his share of the road The person in front of me on the highway was a road hog but I tried not to get angry.

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