American Idioms and Expressions

Cast Doubt On Someone Or Something Idiom

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cast doubt on (someone or something)
What does cast doubt on (someone or something) mean?
to cause someone or something to be doubted The evidence presented at the trial cast doubt on the woman's testimony.


Some Random Idioms
Rough around the edges
What does "Rough around the edges" mean?
If someone is rough around the edges, they haven't mastered something, though they show promise.
have a weakness for (someone or something)
What does "have a weakness for (someone or something)" mean?
be unable to resist someone or somethingThe girl has a weakness for chocolate and is always eating it.
hit the pavement
What does "hit the pavement" mean?
begin walking
cock-sucker
What does "cock-sucker" mean?
worthless, unappealing person (usually said of a man)You are such a cock-sucker that I can't believe it. Leave me the fuck alone!
take attendance
What does "take attendance" mean?
record the names of persons who are attending school or something similarAfter our teacher took attendance we began to do our math lesson.
shut up
What does "shut up" mean?
to stop talking"Please shut up and let someone else speak."
in one's (own) backyard
What does "in one's (own) backyard" mean?
very close to someoneNobody wants the chicken farm in their own backyard.
Itchy feet
What does "Itchy feet" mean?
One gets itchy feet when one has been in one place for a time and wants to travel.
in two minds about (something)
What does "in two minds about (something)" mean?
to be undecided about somethingI am in two minds about going to a movie tonight.
send (someone) about his or her business
What does "send (someone) about his or her business" mean?
to send someone away (in an unfriendly manner)I sent the man about his business when he interrupted my work last evening.
bump off (someone) or bump (someone) off
What does "bump off (someone) or bump (someone) off" mean?
to kill someone The criminal gang bumped off the leader of the other gang.

butthead
What does "butthead" mean?
obnoxious, dumb person

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