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
take a hard line (with someone)
What does "take a hard line (with someone)" mean?
to be firm with someone, to have a firm policy for dealing with someoneThe company takes a hard line with people who come to work late.
eager beaver
What does "eager beaver" mean?
a person who is always eager to work hard or do extra workMy colleague is an eager beaver and is always ready to work hard when we need him.
get the green light
What does "get the green light" mean?
to receive a signal to start or continue something We got the green light to begin a study of the security problems at our school.

down in the dumps
What does "down in the dumps" mean?
to be unhappy The girl has been down in the dumps since her boyfriend moved away.

neck and neck
What does "neck and neck" mean?
exactly even in a race or contest The two horses were neck and neck at the end of the race.

let the cat out of the bag
What does "let the cat out of the bag" mean?
reveal a secret"Don`t let the cat out of the bag about the surprise party for our boss."
on good terms with (someone)
What does "on good terms with (someone)" mean?
to be friendly with someoneWe have always been on good terms with our neighbors.
check one's luggage
What does "check one's luggage" mean?
to give your luggage to an airline agent in return for a luggage claim ticket I checked my luggage and went to wait for my flight.

A hitch in your giddy-up
What does "A hitch in your giddy-up" mean?
If you have a hitch in your giddy-up, you're not feeling well. ('A hitch in your gittie-up' is also used.)
make a go of (something)
What does "make a go of (something)" mean?
to produce good results, to succeed at something Although the man works very hard in his small business he cannot make a go of it and may soon go out of business.

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