American Idioms and Expressions

Close Out (something) Idiom

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close out (something)
What does close out (something) mean?
to sell the whole of something, to sell all the goodsThe company decided to close out the store and sell the remaining stock very cheap.

Some Random Idioms
Whistling in the dark
What does "Whistling in the dark" mean?
If someone is whistling in the dark, they believe in a positive result, even though everybody else is sure it will not happen.
bent on doing (something)
What does "bent on doing (something)" mean?
to be determined to do somethingThe young boys were bent on buying the old car to fix it up.
in the chips
What does "in the chips" mean?
wealthyMy aunt has been in the chips since she won the lottery.
a cut above (someone or something)
What does "a cut above (someone or something)" mean?
a little better than someone or something The new principal is a cut above the previous one.

on the QT
What does "on the QT" mean?
secretly, without anyone knowingI do not want anyone to know about my plans so let`s discuss them on the QT.
in one's own best interest(s)
What does "in one's own best interest(s)" mean?
to one's advantage or benefitIt was in my friend's own best interests to move into a larger apartment with his family.
have (something) in stock
What does "have (something) in stock" mean?
have goods available to sellThe store does not have any CD players in stock.
flea market
What does "flea market" mean?
a place where antiques and secondhand goods and other cheap items are sold We go to the flea market every weekend to look for old photographs.

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