American Idioms and Expressions

Cast Doubts On (someone Or Something) 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 doubts on (someone or something)
What does cast doubts on (someone or something) mean?		 to cause someone or something to be doubtedThe first witness at the trial cast doubts on the testimony of the main witness.

Some Random Idioms
hold (something) back
What does "hold (something) back" mean?		 keep information or something to or for oneselfOur boss is holding back the information about the new computer system.
The sun might rise in the west
What does "The sun might rise in the west" mean?		 When people say this, they mean that they don't expect something to happen.
on sale
What does "on sale" mean?		 for sale at a discounted priceThe DVD's were on sale when I bought them.
chip in (money)
What does "chip in (money)" mean?		 to contribute money for something, to pay jointly for somethingEverybody in our office chipped in some money to buy a wedding present for our boss.
do without (something)
What does "do without (something)" mean?		 to manage without something We will have to do without sugar because there is none left.

carry a motion
What does "carry a motion" mean?		 to support or win acceptance for a motion or proposal or idea in a meeting I was able to carry a motion at last night's meeting.

howler
What does "howler" mean?		amusing, large error
a pipe dream
What does "a pipe dream" mean?		 an unrealistic planHe always has a lot of pipe dreams about what he wants to do in the future.
in the wrong
What does "in the wrong" mean?		 on the illegal or wrong side of an issue, guiltyThe man was in the wrong and was easily found guilty by the court.
give (something) a whirl
What does "give (something) a whirl" mean?		 to attempt to do somethingI decided to give singing a whirl so I joined a singing club.
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