American Idioms and Expressions

Chugalug Idiom

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chugalug
What does chugalug mean?		 drink quickly without gulping

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Ringside seat
What does "Ringside seat" mean?		 If you have a ringside seat, you can observe something from a very close and clear position.
the one-two
What does "the one-two" mean?		 quick or decisive action that takes someone by surpriseThe salesman gave the customer the one-two and the customer quickly agreed to buy the product.
off the hook
What does "off the hook" mean?		 to be out of trouble or free from an embarrassing situationI think that I am off the hook now and will not have to worry about the problem anymore.
tear one's hair out
What does "tear one's hair out" mean?		 to be anxious/frustrated/angryThe family members are tearing their hair out as they wait for news of their lost son.
crapper
What does "crapper" mean?		toilet
Take the bull by its horns
What does "Take the bull by its horns" mean?		 Taking a bull by its horns would be the most direct but also the most dangerous way to try to compete with such an animal. When we use the phrase in everyday talk, we mean that the person we are talking about tackles their problems directly and is not worried about any risks involved.
take a shine to (someone)
What does "take a shine to (someone)" mean?		 to have or show a quick liking for someoneOur daughter took a shine to her new teacher and is very happy at school now.
go public
What does "go public" mean?		 to become a public company and to sell the company stock to the public The stock of the Internet company rose very quickly after the company went public.

a leopard can't change its spots
What does "a leopard can't change its spots" mean?		 you cannot change someone's basic human nature or bad qualities The manager wrote a letter of apology to the customer but a leopard can't change its spots. The manager has not changed and the letter does not mean anything.

have a mind like a steel trap
What does "have a mind like a steel trap" mean?		 have a very sharp and agile mindThe man has a mind like a steel trap and can remember most things easily.
get through (a course or set of material)
What does "get through (a course or set of material)" mean?		 finish (a course or set of material)The boy was a very good student and quickly got through every course that he started.
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