American Idioms and Expressions

Butt In (on Someone Or Something) Idiom

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butt in (on someone or something)
What does butt in (on someone or something) mean?
to interrupt someone or somethingI do not like that woman because she always butts in on our conversations while we are talking.

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Put your cards on the table
What does "Put your cards on the table" mean?
If you put your cards on the table, you make your thoughts or ideas perfectly clear.
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What does "tinnie" mean?
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dressed to kill
What does "dressed to kill" mean?
wearing one`s finest clothes The woman was dressed to kill when I saw her at the meeting.

struggle to the death
What does "struggle to the death" mean?
a bitter struggle either to success or failureThe lion and the tiger were engaged in a struggle to the death.
blow (someone or something) off
What does "blow (someone or something) off" mean?
to avoid someone, to not attend somethingWe blew off the chance to go to the general meeting.
stand for (something)
What does "stand for (something)" mean?
to speak in favor of something, to show that one supports somethingAll of the candidates stand for a platform of law and order.
come on strong
What does "come on strong" mean?
to overwhelm others with a strong personalityThe man came on too strong during the job interview and was unable to get the job.
Meet someone halfway
What does "Meet someone halfway" mean?
If you meet someone halfway, you accept some of their ideas and make concessions.
Under your breath
What does "Under your breath" mean?
If you say something under your breath, you whisper or say it very quietly.
PAFO
What does "PAFO" mean?
pissed (drunk) and fell over

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