American Idioms and Expressions

Cluster Fuck Idiom

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cluster fuck
What does cluster fuck mean?		totally screwed up situation or circumstances
cluster fuck
What does cluster fuck mean?		group rape

Some Random Idioms
cut the mustard
What does "cut the mustard" mean?		 to succeed, to do adequately what needs to be done The young man was not able to cut the mustard and he had to leave the army after only one year.

fall on deaf ears
What does "fall on deaf ears" mean?		 to ignore something that is intended for you My complaints to my boss always fall on deaf ears.

due process (of law)
What does "due process (of law)" mean?		 the rights that each individual has to be protected by the lawAlthough the man was accused of theft by his employer, he knew that he was entitled to due process of law and would have no problems proving his innocence.
on the horns of a dilemma
What does "on the horns of a dilemma" mean?		 to be bothered by having to decide between two things/peopleWe were on the horns of a dilemma as we tried to decide if we should move or stay in our apartment.
stand by
What does "stand by" mean?		 to be near, to be waiting to do something when you are neededThere is a doctor standing by in case there is a medical emergency.
pimp
What does "pimp" mean?		 make fancy; dress up; embellish
cut out the deadwood
What does "cut out the deadwood" mean?		 to remove unproductive people from a jobThe company began to cut out the deadwood and fired many people.
hold off
What does "hold off" mean?		 delay, not beginThe concert will be held off until next week.
seeing is believing
What does "seeing is believing" mean?		 one must believe something that one seesSeeing is believing and I did not believe the price of the car until I actually saw it.
punch out
What does "punch out" mean?		 eject from an aircraft. I'm hit, gotta punch out!
so quiet you can hear a pin drop
What does "so quiet you can hear a pin drop" mean?		 very quietIt was so quiet you could hear a pin drop when the woman stood up to speak about her cancer operation.
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