American Idioms and Expressions

Days Running Idiom

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days running
What does days running mean?		 several days in a rowThere were concerts at the auditorium for six days running.
days running
What does days running mean?		 several days in a row There were concerts at the auditorium for six days running.

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a pay-off
What does "a pay-off" mean?		 the results of one`s work, a bribeThe young man expects to get a big pay-off from his university education when he begins to look for a job.
space junk
What does "space junk" mean?		debris, including dead satellites, in orbit around the earth
superfly
What does "superfly" mean?		 good; nice; excellent
make oneself heard
What does "make oneself heard" mean?		 to speak loudly so that you can be heard The speaker tried very hard in order to make himself heard.

On the lam
What does "On the lam" mean?		 If someone is on the lam, they are hiding from the police or authorities, especially to avoid arrest or prison.
bank on (someone or something)
What does "bank on (someone or something)" mean?		 to be sure of someone or something, to count on someone or somethingYou can bank on my sister to help you.
shithead
What does "shithead" mean?		dumb, rude person (usually said of men)
On the game
What does "On the game" mean?		(UK) A person who is on the game works as a prostitute.
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