American Idioms and Expressions

Cast In The Same Mold Idiom

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cast in the same mold
What does cast in the same mold mean?
to be very similarThe two sisters were cast in the same mold and were almost identical.
cast in the same mold
What does cast in the same mold mean?
to be very similar The two sisters were cast in the same mold and were almost identical.


Some Random Idioms
put out
What does "put out" mean?
engage in sexual activity (said of women)
pay as you go
What does "pay as you go" mean?
to pay for things as they occur (rather than on credit)I will have to pay as I go if I go to graduate school next year.
hang out one's shingle
What does "hang out one's shingle" mean?
to give public notice of the opening of a doctor's office etc.The doctor decided to hang out his shingle as soon as he finished medical school.
a matter of fact
What does "a matter of fact" mean?
something that can be proved and is trueIt was a matter of fact that no taxes were paid by the company last year.
cut off (someone or something) or cut (someone or something) off
What does "cut off (someone or something) or cut (someone or something) off" mean?
to interrupt or stop someone or something The speech by our manager was cut off when the electricity went off in the building.

excuse (someone)
What does "excuse (someone)" mean?
to forgive someoneWe excused the man for his rude comments because he did not know any better.
have butterflies in one`s stomach
What does "have butterflies in one`s stomach" mean?
to have a feeling of fear or anxiety in one's stomach The little boy had butterflies in his stomach when he gave the speech in front of the class.

cost an arm and a leg
What does "cost an arm and a leg" mean?
to cost too muchThe new motorcycle cost my brother an arm and a leg.
See you later
What does "See you later" mean?
A casual way of saying to friends I'll see you again, sometime, (without a definite date or time having been set) - this is often abbreviated to 'Later' or 'Laters' as an alternative way of saying goodbye.
in for a penny, in for a pound
What does "in for a penny, in for a pound" mean?
after spending some money or time for something you should spend more time or money to finish the job completelyIn for a penny, in for a pound and because we had already spent so much money repairing the car we decided to continue to pay more money until it was completely finished.
bonehead
What does "bonehead" mean?
dumb, stubborn person. He's a total bonehead. Can't even get his work done.
fall head over heels in love with (someone)
What does "fall head over heels in love with (someone)" mean?
to fall deeply in love with someoneMy sister fell head over heels in love with a boy in her English class.
cold fish
What does "cold fish" mean?
a person who is unfriendly or does not mix with othersThe man is a cold fish and he has very few friends.

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