American Idioms and Expressions

Buy Something For A Song Idiom

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buy (something) for a song
What does buy (something) for a song mean?
to buy something cheaply We were able to buy the boat for a song.

buy (something) for a song
What does buy (something) for a song mean?
to buy something cheaply I was able to buy my first house for a song.


Some Random Idioms
go
What does "go" mean?
an attempt; a try
have (something) to do with (something)
What does "have (something) to do with (something)" mean?
to be about something, to be on the subject of something, to be related to something"The book has something to do with cooking but I am not sure if you will like it."
until hell freezes over
What does "until hell freezes over" mean?
foreverHe said that he would not talk to his girlfriend again until hell freezes over.
a number of (things or people)
What does "a number of (things or people)" mean?
some things, some peopleA number of people complained about the food in the restaurant.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder
What does "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder" mean?
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder means that different people will find different things beautiful and that the differences of opinion don't matter greatly.
WB
What does "WB" mean?
welcome back
get on one`s high horse
What does "get on one`s high horse" mean?
to behave with arrogance Our boss likes to get on his high horse and give orders to everyone.

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