American Idioms and Expressions

Crash The Gate Idiom

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crash the gate
What does crash the gate mean?
to enter someplace without a ticket or without payingMany people did not have a ticket for the concert so they decided to crash the gate.
crash the gate
What does crash the gate mean?
to enter someplace without a ticket or without paying Many people did not have a ticket for the concert so they tried to crash the gate.


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turn in
What does "turn in" mean?
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piss
What does "piss" mean?
urine; pee
Make a request
What does "Make a request" mean?
If you request something, or make a request, you are asking for something you want or need.
make (someone's) blood run cold
What does "make (someone's) blood run cold" mean?
shock or horrify someoneThe sight of the injured family in the car accident made my blood run cold.
all systems go
What does "all systems go" mean?
everything is ready (often used when a rocket is launched) It was all systems go and we began the installation of the new computer system.

defeat a motion
What does "defeat a motion" mean?
to defeat an idea/proposal in a meetingOur opponents easily defeated the motion to change the hours for next week's convention.
scumbag
What does "scumbag" mean?
disgusting, worthless person
beauty spot
What does "beauty spot" mean?
female genitals
make a silk purse out of a sow's ear
What does "make a silk purse out of a sow's ear" mean?
to create something of value from something of no value You cannot make a silk purse out of a sow's ear. There is no point in trying to teach that woman manners.

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