American Idioms and Expressions

Die Is Cast Idiom

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die is cast
What does die is cast mean?		 a decision has already been made and you cannot change itWe have decided to move to Paris. Now the die is cast and we cannot change our plans.

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It ain't over till the fat lady sings
What does "It ain't over till the fat lady sings" mean?		 This idiom means that until something has officially finished, the result is uncertain.
legal age
What does "legal age" mean?		 the age when a person can do things such as buy cigarettes or when they are responsible for their actionsThe young men were not of legal age and were unable to buy any cigarettes.
forge ahead (with something)
What does "forge ahead (with something)" mean?		 to make rapid progress with something (usually against some difficulties) There are many problems with the project at work but we are forging ahead to try and complete it.

sell (something) off
What does "sell (something) off" mean?		 to sell much or all of somethingThe computer company decided to sell off some of their real estate business.
look down on (someone or something)
What does "look down on (someone or something)" mean?		 regard someone or something with contempt or a feeling of superiorityMy cousin looks down on the activities and life of most small towns.
IQ
What does "IQ" mean?		 Intelligence Quotient - a measure of a person's intelligence Intelligence Quotient - a measure of a person's intelligenceThe IQ of the new student is very high.
call a spade a spade
What does "call a spade a spade" mean?		 to speak bluntlyThe supervisor called a spade a spade when he criticized the employee for being lazy.
old school
What does "old school" mean?		 old fashioned; out of date; behind the times
tubular
What does "tubular" mean?		 good; nice; excellent
follow through with (something)
What does "follow through with (something)" mean?		 to continue or finish an action that one has started My neighbor said that he would help me paint my house but he did not follow through with his offer.

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