American Idioms and Expressions

Chink Idiom

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chink
What does chink mean?
Chinese; Chinese person

Some Random Idioms
sounds
What does "sounds" mean?
music; records; CDs
make a go of (something)
What does "make a go of (something)" mean?
succeed at something, produce good resultsAlthough he tried hard he was never able to make a go of his business.
unrequited love
What does "unrequited love" mean?
love that is not returned, one-way love love that is not returned, one-way loveThe woman was in love with the president of her company but from the beginning it was a case of unrequited love.
ring a bell
What does "ring a bell" mean?
to remind someone of somethingThe name does not ring a bell and I am sure that I have never heard of the man.
regs
What does "regs" mean?
regulations (abbreviation). Don't quote me the regs.
three R's
What does "three R's" mean?
the three basic skills for a basic education (reading, (w)riting, and (a)rithmetic) My father studied in a small country school where they studied the three R's.

got/have a thing going (with someone)
What does "got/have a thing going (with someone)" mean?
engaged in an activity with someone (in romance or business)The man has got a thing going with his neighbor.
have (something) going for one
What does "have (something) going for one" mean?
have ability/talent/good looksShe has a lot going for her and I am sure that she will get the new job.
screw up
What does "screw up" mean?
chaos; confusion; mess

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