American Idioms and Expressions

Crack Of Dawn Idiom

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crack of dawn
What does crack of dawn mean?
daybreak, early in the morningWe got up at the crack of dawn to go fishing.
crack of dawn
What does crack of dawn mean?
daybreak, early in the morning We got up at the crack of dawn to go fishing.


Some Random Idioms
brains behind (something)
What does "brains behind (something)" mean?
the person/people who thought of and developed a successful plan/system/organizationThe president of our company is the brains behind the plans to develop the new audio product.
You said it!/You can say that again!
What does "You said it!/You can say that again!" mean?
that's true, you're right (used to show strong agreement with what another person has said)"You can say that again," I answered when the woman mentioned how hot it was out in the sun.
have stars in one`s eyes
What does "have stars in one`s eyes" mean?
to have an appearance or feeling of very great happiness, to be obsessed with show businessThe girl had stars in her eyes when she won first prize in the speech contest.
a road hog
What does "a road hog" mean?
a car driver who uses more than his share of the road The person in front of me on the highway was a road hog but I tried not to get angry.

a rolling stone
What does "a rolling stone" mean?
a person who does not live or work in one placeThe man is a rolling stone and I never know where to find him.
good on ya, mate
What does "good on ya, mate" mean?
idiom. well done; nicely done
MSc
What does "MSc" mean?
Master of Science Master of ScienceThe woman has an MSc in computer science and has been able to find a job easily.
hit the sack
What does "hit the sack" mean?
go to bedI`m a little bit tired so I think that I will hit the sack now.
fork over (some money)
What does "fork over (some money)" mean?
to pay money for somethingI forked over much money for the painting that is hanging on my wall.
fall into one's lap
What does "fall into one's lap" mean?
to come to you by chance and good luck and without any effort on your part (used for an opportunity or chance) My new position in my company fell into my lap last summer.

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