American Idioms and Expressions

Cristal Idiom

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cristal
What does cristal mean?
methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) (from Spanish)

Some Random Idioms
can't stand (someone or something)
What does "can't stand (someone or something)" mean?
to dislike someone or something very much My uncle cannot stand his daughter's boyfriend.

teacher's pet
What does "teacher's pet" mean?
the teacher's favorite studentMy sister was always the teacher's pet when she was in school.
It's no use crying over spilt milk
What does "It's no use crying over spilt milk" mean?
This idiom means that getting upset after something has gone wrong is pointless; it can't be changed so it should be accepted.
armpit of (somewhere)
What does "armpit of (somewhere)" mean?
a place that is the ugliest or worst place in a particular areaThe small city is the armpit of the country and nobody wants to go there to work.
a cut above (someone or something)
What does "a cut above (someone or something)" mean?
a little better than someone or somethingThe new principal is a cut above the previous one.
all hands on deck
What does "all hands on deck" mean?
everyone must work together because they have a lot of work to do The captain called for all hands on deck as the storm became stronger and stronger.

to the eye
What does "to the eye" mean?
as it is seen, apparentlyTo the eye the hotel looked very nice but when we entered it was not very good at all.
bundle up
What does "bundle up" mean?
to put on warm clothes, to dress warmlyWe bundled up and went for a walk in the park.

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