American Idioms and Expressions

Days Running Idiom

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days running What does days running mean?	several days in a row	There 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. dead Idioms
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keep one's place What does "keep one's place" mean?	exhibit behavior suitable to one's position/place in life	I was told to keep my place when I began to complain about the food in the school cafeteria.

glitzy What does "glitzy" mean?	glamourous or stylish in a flashy way
Off your chump What does "Off your chump" mean?	(UK) If someone is off their chump, they are crazy or irrational.
small/fine print What does "small/fine print" mean?	the part of a document or contract that may contain important information but is not easily noticed because the print is small	It is a good idea to read the small print before you buy most products.
by no means What does "by no means" mean?	absolutely not	By no means will I permit my child to play the new video game.
make the cut What does "make the cut" mean?	meet or come up to a required standard (from golf where a player must do equal or better than a certain score to continue)	meet or come up to a required standard (from golf where a player must do equal or better than a certain score to continue)The young player did not make the cut and was unable to join the team that year.
the handwriting is on the wall What does "the handwriting is on the wall" mean?	a sign that something bad or significant will happen	The handwriting is on the wall. Business conditions are bad so nobody will get a pay raise this year.
four eyes What does "four eyes" mean?	an expression (often used by children) for someone who is wearing glasses	The children called their friend with the glasses four eyes.

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