American Idioms and Expressions

Disorderly Conduct Idiom

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disorderly conduct
What does disorderly conduct mean?
disturbing the peaceThe football fans were charged with disorderly conduct after the fight during the game.
disorderly conduct
What does disorderly conduct mean?
violent conduct that disturbs the peace of society or the community Some football fans were charged with disorderly conduct after the fight during the game.


Some Random Idioms
mind one`s P`s and Q`s
What does "mind one`s P`s and Q`s" mean?
be very careful about what one does or saysYou should mind your P`s and Q`s and not say anything to offend your aunt.
shove off
What does "shove off" mean?
depart; leave
break (something) down
What does "break (something) down" mean?
to explain something to someone in simple termsMy teacher broke down the scientific theory so that the class could understand it easily.
at (someone's) earliest convenience
What does "at (someone's) earliest convenience" mean?
as soon as it is convenient for someoneI went to the bank at my earliest convenience to speak to the bank manager.
slam dunk
What does "slam dunk" mean?
forcing a basketball into the basket from above
in and out
What does "in and out" mean?
coming in and going out oftenHe has been in and out all day but I don`t know where he is at the moment.
for better or worse
What does "for better or worse" mean?
depending on how one looks at a matter, including both the good or bad effects of somethingFor better or worse I have decided to quit my job and move to Brazil.
Pull up your socks
What does "Pull up your socks" mean?
If you aren't satisfied with someone and want them to do better, you can tell them to pull up their socks.
donkey's years
What does "donkey's years" mean?
a very long timeI talked to my friend for a long time because I had not seen her in donkey's years.
around the clock
What does "around the clock" mean?
all day and all night We worked around the clock to prepare the store to open.

tranny
What does "tranny" mean?
transmission in a car

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