American Idioms and Expressions

Cast Aspersions On (someone) Idiom

This database is a comprehensive collection of all the American idioms and slang available. American Idioms are many and varied. We hope you enjoy our collection. We are adding more all the time. .

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cast aspersions on (someone)
What does cast aspersions on (someone) mean?
to make insulting remarks about someoneThe woman is always casting aspersions on her colleagues at work.

Some Random Idioms
school of hard knocks
What does "school of hard knocks" mean?
the ordinary experience of learning from work and daily life The girl left school early and began to learn about life in the school of hard knocks.

cut corners
What does "cut corners" mean?
to economize, to try to spend less money We have been forced to economize on expenses during these severe economic times.

after one`s own heart
What does "after one`s own heart" mean?
to be well-liked for agreeing with one`s own feelings/interests/ideasMy new boss loves to go fishing. He is a man after my own heart.
above average
What does "above average" mean?
better or higher than average The boy's marks were above average in all subjects except history.

grin like a Cheshire cat
What does "grin like a Cheshire cat" mean?
to grin or smile broadly The little boy was grinning like a Cheshire cat when he entered the room.

think nothing of (something)
What does "think nothing of (something)" mean?
to not worry or be concerned about somethingWhen my friend goes out he thinks nothing of spending most of his money at one time.
Short horse soon curried
What does "Short horse soon curried" mean?
A convenient and superficial explanation that is normally unconvincing is a short horse soon curried.
ugar
What does "ugar" mean?
drat; darn (used in place of shit to express anger or frustration)
roll around
What does "roll around" mean?
to return at a regular or usual time, to come backEvery time that his birthday rolls around he has a big party.
out of the frying pan and into the fire
What does "out of the frying pan and into the fire" mean?
to go from something bad to something worse The woman jumped out of the frying pan and into the fire when she quit her job. Now her problems are much worse.

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