American Idioms and Expressions

Can't Make Heads Or Tails Of Something Idiom

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can't make heads or tails of something
What does can't make heads or tails of something mean?
can't understand something at all;
find something confusing and illogical.
"I can't make heads or tails of your e-mail.Were you having problemswith your computer?"

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What does "V-ball" mean?
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What does "damned" mean?
irritating; annoying; frustrating. That damned cat won't do anything I say.
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What does "get the feel of (something)" mean?
to become used to or learn about somethingAfter you get the feel of the new computer it is very easy to use.
in the trust of (someone)
What does "in the trust of (someone)" mean?
under the responsibility or care of someoneMy grandmother's money was placed in the trust of my mother.
lion's share of (something)
What does "lion's share of (something)" mean?
the larger part or share of something We found the lion's share of the lost tickets but some are still missing.

sleez
What does "sleez" mean?
disgusting, despicable person
tell apart (two things or people)
What does "tell apart (two things or people)" mean?
to distinguish between two things or peopleIt is hard to tell the two sisters apart.
heads will roll
What does "heads will roll" mean?
serious trouble is coming, someone will lose his or her jobHeads will roll if we do not make some progress in fixing the accounting problem.
Megaphone diplomacy
What does "Megaphone diplomacy" mean?
If negotiations between countries or parties are held through press releases and announcements, this is megaphone diplomacy, aiming to force the other party into adopting a desired position.
KP
What does "KP" mean?
kitchen patrol (i.e.: duty in the mess hall)

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