Burn Rubber Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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burn rubber What does burn rubber mean?	accelerate a car so that the tires produce smoke and a squealing noise
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my goodness/my God What does "my goodness/my God" mean?	used to express surprise or shock	"My goodness," she said when she saw the small dog jump into the swimming pool.

feel at home What does "feel at home" mean?	to feel comfortable and relaxed (as if you were at your home)	I always feel at home when I visit my friend.
familiar with (someone or something) What does "familiar with (someone or something)" mean?	to have knowledge of someone or something	My friend is familiar with the streets in the city and can drive there easily.
flattery will get you nowhere What does "flattery will get you nowhere" mean?	praise or flattery will not convince someone to do something that he or she does not want to do	"Flattery will get you nowhere," the woman said to the man who was giving her compliments.
crush What does "crush" mean?	feeling of love, romantic desire, or sexual attraction (usually among teenagers)
drop in (on someone) What does "drop in (on someone)" mean?	to make a short or unplanned visit to someone	I decided to drop in on my friend after I finished work for the day.
turn over a new leaf What does "turn over a new leaf" mean?	to make a fresh start	I am going to turn over a new leaf and begin to practice the piano every day.
wild goose chase What does "wild goose chase" mean?	a chase that is futile or worthless	The motorcycle riders led the police on a wild goose chase.

French What does "French" mean?	oral sex (the act itself)
prod What does "prod" mean?	reminder; way to make somebody remember something
keep one's feet on the ground What does "keep one's feet on the ground" mean?	remain firmly established	My friend lost his job but he is trying hard to keep his feet on the ground.

American Idioms and Expressions

Burn Rubber Idiom