American Idioms and Expressions

Crater Idiom

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crater
What does crater mean?
scar from acne

Some Random Idioms
keep up with the times
What does "keep up with the times" mean?
stay in fashionMy aunt tries very hard to keep up with the times.
lay (something) on the line
What does "lay (something) on the line" mean?
speak directly and firmly about somethingThe librarian finally had to lay it on the line and told everyone not to bring drinks into the library.
clear the table
What does "clear the table" mean?
to remove the dishes and eating utensils from a tableAfter we finished eating we quickly cleared the table.
Moot point
What does "Moot point" mean?
If something's a moot point, there's some disagreement about it: a debatable point. In the U.S., this expression usually means that there is no point in debating something, because it just doesn't matter. An example: If you are arguing over whether to go the beach or to the park, but you find out the car won't start and you can't go anywhere, then the destination is said to be a moot point.
feel like a million dollars
What does "feel like a million dollars" mean?
to feel wonderful I feel like a million dollars today so I think that I will go for a long walk.

piss
What does "piss" mean?
urinate; pee
go on a fishing expedition
What does "go on a fishing expedition" mean?
to attempt to discover informationThe lawyer went on a fishing expedition to try and discover the facts of the case.
scratch
What does "scratch" mean?
eliminate; cancel; delete
set one`s heart on (something)
What does "set one`s heart on (something)" mean?
to want something very muchI set my heart on a nice holiday this winter but I will not be able to go because I have no money.
flesh (something) out or flesh out (something)
What does "flesh (something) out or flesh out (something)" mean?
to make something more detailed or bigger We worked hard during the weekend to flesh out our agreement.

take that tack
What does "take that tack" mean?
to take a course of action or do something that is different from the preceding course of actionI decided to take that tack when I realized that I was making no progress with my previous plans.

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