American Idioms and Expressions

Clear Out (of Somewhere) Idiom

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clear out (of somewhere)
What does clear out (of somewhere) mean?
to leave, to get out (usually quickly or abruptly)We cleared out of the building as soon as our class was over.

Some Random Idioms
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.
grace (someone or something) with one's presence
What does "grace (someone or something) with one's presence" mean?
to honor someone or something by being presentThe Queen graced the opening of the hospital with her presence.
keep in touch
What does "keep in touch" mean?
phr. good-bye; see you soon
chew (someone) out
What does "chew (someone) out" mean?
to scold someoneThe girl began to chew her boyfriend out in the supermarket.
every other
What does "every other" mean?
every second one I have to work every other Saturday evening.

in short supply
What does "in short supply" mean?
not enough of something, less than the amount or number needed Experienced computer programmers are in short supply in our company.

wuss
What does "wuss" mean?
weak, fearful person. Don't be such a wuss. Speak up for yourself.
lie through one's teeth
What does "lie through one's teeth" mean?
tell liesThe woman will lie through her teeth in order to get what she wants.
bail
What does "bail" mean?
abandon; depart; leave. I bailed on my calculus class because I was tired.

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