American Idioms and Expressions

Call Out To Someone Idiom

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call out to (someone)
What does call out to (someone) mean?
to shout to someone We called out to our friend at the concert but she did not hear us.


Some Random Idioms
in-country
What does "in-country" mean?
nation outside the U.S. where a soldier is stationed
do a land-office business
What does "do a land-office business" mean?
to do much business in a short time The children are doing a land-office business by selling the cold drinks next to the stadium.

have one's hands full with (someone or something)
What does "have one's hands full with (someone or something)" mean?
to be busy or occupied with someone or something The woman has her hands full with her three children.

throw in (something)
What does "throw in (something)" mean?
to give or put something in as an additionWhen we bought our car the dealer threw in some new tires as a bonus.
Chinese whispers
What does "Chinese whispers" mean?
(UK) When a story is told from person to person, especially if it is gossip or scandal, it inevitably gets distorted and exaggerated. This process is called Chinese whispers.
Quiet as a cat
What does "Quiet as a cat" mean?
If somebody is as quiet as a cat they make as little noise as possible and try to be unnoticeable.
Be on the pig's back
What does "Be on the pig's back" mean?
If you're on the pig's back, you're happy / content / in fine form.
Q-sign
What does "Q-sign" mean?
comatose patient with mouth open and tongue hanging out

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