American Idioms and Expressions

Drag In (someone Or Something) Idiom

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drag in (someone or something)
What does drag in (someone or something) mean?
to insist on bringing someone or something into a discussionTh employee always drags in his personal problems when we talk about his job performance.

Some Random Idioms
rub salt in (someone's) wound
What does "rub salt in (someone's) wound" mean?
to try to make someone's unhappiness or misfortune worseI did not mention the car accident to my friend because I did not want to rub salt in his wound.
fruity
What does "fruity" mean?
of or pertaining to silly behavior
drag
What does "drag" mean?
dull, annoying person
words stick in one's throat
What does "words stick in one's throat" mean?
one can hardly speak because he or she is so overcome by emotion I tried to ask the girl for a date but the words stuck in my throat and I could not say anything.

laid-back
What does "laid-back" mean?
relaxed; at ease; unrufffled
leave (someone) alone
What does "leave (someone) alone" mean?
to not disturb someone"Please leave me alone so I can finish this essay."
bail a company out
What does "bail a company out" mean?
to help or rescue a company that has financial problemsThe government bailed out the bank in order to maintain stability in the economy.
stand still for (something)
What does "stand still for (something)" mean?
to tolerate or endure something, to not move for somethingThe little boy refused to stand still for his medical examination.
loom large (on the horizon)
What does "loom large (on the horizon)" mean?
something that could be coming as a possible problem/danger/threatA large increase in transportation costs is looming large on the horizon.
take a potshot at (someone or something)
What does "take a potshot at (someone or something)" mean?
to criticize someone or somethingThe mayor of the city decided to take a potshot at his opponent in the election.

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