American Idioms and Expressions

Busman's Holiday Idiom

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busman's holiday
What does busman's holiday mean?		 a holiday where you spend your time doing the same thing that you would do if you were workingThe doctor felt that he was on a busman's holiday when everyone at the meeting began to ask him about their medical problems.

Some Random Idioms
to mean to (do something)
What does "to mean to (do something)" mean?		 plan or intend to do somethingI always mean to go to a movie but I never have enough time.
CO
What does "CO" mean?		commanding officer
not for hire
What does "not for hire" mean?		 (a taxi is) not available to take new passengersThe first taxi was not for hire so we had to wait for another one.
Breathe life into
What does "Breathe life into" mean?		 If you breathe life into something, you give people involved more energy and enthusiasm again. ('Breathe new life' is also used.)
from near and far
What does "from near and far" mean?		 from all aroundThe people came from near and far to see the new stadium.
(to be) hale and hearty
What does "(to be) hale and hearty" mean?		 to be in very good health, to be well and strongMy uncle is a hale and hearty fellow who never gets sick.
by no means
What does "by no means" mean?		 absolutely not By no means will I permit my child to play the new video game.

(not) have a clue (about something)
What does "(not) have a clue (about something)" mean?		 (not) know anything about somethingI do not have a clue who took the laptop computer.
get it all together
What does "get it all together" mean?		 to be in full control of oneself My friend got it all together and applied for the job at the supermarket.

Lord love a duck
What does "Lord love a duck" mean?		 An exclamation used when nothing else will fit. Often fitting when one is stunned or dismayed.
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