American Idioms and Expressions

Drop Out Of (something) Idiom

This database is a comprehensive collection of all the American idioms and slang available. American Idioms are many and varied. We hope you enjoy our collection. We are adding more all the time. .

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drop out of (something)
What does drop out of (something) mean?
to quit school or a course of some kindI dropped out of the class after three months.

Some Random Idioms
Stuffed to the gills
What does "Stuffed to the gills" mean?
If someone is stuffed to the gills, they have eaten a lot and are very full.
dead as a doornail
What does "dead as a doornail" mean?
to be very deadThe man was as dead as a doornail after the car accident.
under one`s belt
What does "under one`s belt" mean?
in one`s experience, memory or possessionWhen he has more experience as a cook under his belt he will begin to look for a job.
Cry your eyes out
What does "Cry your eyes out" mean?
If you cry your eyes out, you cry uncontrollably.
wussy
What does "wussy" mean?
weak, fearful person
on a shoestring
What does "on a shoestring" mean?
on a very low budget, with very little moneyWe went to Europe on a shoestring and we enjoyed it very much.
shit on
What does "shit on" mean?
treat somebody poorly
Rain on your parade
What does "Rain on your parade" mean?
If someone rains on your parade, they ruin your pleasure or your plans.
turkey
What does "turkey" mean?
failure; loss
easy does it
What does "easy does it" mean?
doing something slowly or without sudden movements"Easy does it," I said as we moved the large piano.
under the wire
What does "under the wire" mean?
at the very last momentWe finished the documents and sent them to the lawyer right under the wire.

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