American Idioms and Expressions

Cheer (someone) On Idiom

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cheer (someone) on
What does cheer (someone) on mean?		 to encourage someone who is trying to do somethingEverybody came to the stadium to cheer on the home team.

Some Random Idioms
set (something) on its ear
What does "set (something) on its ear" mean?		 to cause a group/organization to be excited and interested in somethingThe new plan set most of the company on its ear. Everyone was very excited.
Squeaky clean
What does "Squeaky clean" mean?		 If something is squeaky clean, it is very clean indeed- spotless. If a person is squeaky clean, they have no criminal record and are not suspected of illegal or immoral activities.
ugly duckling
What does "ugly duckling" mean?		 an ugly or plain child (who grows up to be pretty) The girl was an ugly duckling when she was a child but now she is very beautiful.

Goose Idioms



green
What does "green" mean?		 raw; inexperienced; new to something
acid
What does "acid" mean?		lysergic acid diethylamide. Have you ever dropped acid?
tiddly
What does "tiddly" mean?		 tipsy; slightly drunk
You're toast
What does "You're toast" mean?		 If someone tells you that you are toast, you are in a lot of trouble.
have (something) down pat
What does "have (something) down pat" mean?		 have learned or memorized something perfectlyI have the dance routine down pat.
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