American Idioms and Expressions

Dishy Idiom

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dishy
What does dishy mean?
sexy; sexually appealing (said of women)

Some Random Idioms
shut the door on (something)
What does "shut the door on (something)" mean?
to terminate/exclude/obstruct somethingThe bad behavior of the employees shut the door on any future permission to let them have a party at the company.
give birth
What does "give birth" mean?
to have a babyThe woman gave birth to a baby boy last night.
let out (some kind of sound)
What does "let out (some kind of sound)" mean?
make some kind of noise or soundThe dog let out a strange sound before running out of the house.
in the final/last analysis
What does "in the final/last analysis" mean?
in truth, when all the facts are knownIn the final analysis I believe that it will be impossible to continue with our present policy.
change of scenery
What does "change of scenery" mean?
a move to a different place where things are differentMy sister and her husband have decided to move because they want a change of scenery.
put (someone) out
What does "put (someone) out" mean?
to inconvenience/bother someoneI do not want to put my aunt out so I plan to stay in a hotel when I visit her.
get hold of (something)
What does "get hold of (something)" mean?
to get possession of something "If you get hold of a dictionary, could you please let me borrow it for a few minutes."

on the warpath
What does "on the warpath" mean?
to be very angry, to be looking for troubleHe is on the warpath today so you should stay out of his way.
Sweep things under the carpet
What does "Sweep things under the carpet" mean?
If people try to ignore unpleasant things and forget about them, they sweep them under the carpet.
no smoke without fire
What does "no smoke without fire" mean?
if there are rumors or signs of something then there is probably a reason for the rumorsThere is no smoke without fire and the rumors of the political scandal suggested that it was partly true.
reel off (something)
What does "reel off (something)" mean?
to recite something quickly and accuratelyI tried hard to reel off all of the events of the past week.
baby catcher
What does "baby catcher" mean?
obstetrician

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