American Idioms and Expressions

Dash Off Idiom

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dash off
What does dash off mean?
to leave quicklyWe dashed off as soon as the concert ended.
dash off
What does dash off mean?
to leave quickly We dashed off as soon as the concert ended.


Some Random Idioms
took
What does "took" mean?
deceived; cheated; swindled
have one`s eye on (something)
What does "have one`s eye on (something)" mean?
have a wish/aim for something, look or think about somethingI want to buy a present for my girlfriend and I have my eye on a dress that I saw at the department store last week.
a great deal of (something)
What does "a great deal of (something)" mean?
much or a lot of somethingThere was a great deal of water in our house after the flood.
have mixed feelings about (someone or something)
What does "have mixed feelings about (someone or something)" mean?
be uncertain about someone or somethingI have mixed feelings about moving away and taking the new job.
to the full
What does "to the full" mean?
very much, fullyMy father always tries to live his life to the full.
put (someone) on
What does "put (someone) on" mean?
to fool or joke with someone, to tease someoneI think that my friend is putting me on. I do not believe that he will move to Italy.
When it rains, it pours
What does "When it rains, it pours" mean?
This idiom means that when things go wrong, a lot of things go wrong at the same time.
for all one is worth
What does "for all one is worth" mean?
as hard as one can "I will try, for all I am worth, to help you get the job at the supermarket."

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