American Idioms and Expressions

Dry Run Idiom

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dry run
What does dry run mean?
an attempt or rehearsal for somethingThe marriage ceremony was on Saturday so we had a dry run on Thursday night.
dry run
What does dry run mean?
a rehearsal for something, a practice session The marriage ceremony was on Saturday so we had a dry run on Thursday night.


Some Random Idioms
have clean hands
What does "have clean hands" mean?
to be guiltless The man has clean hands in the affair regarding the stolen goods.

take the day off
What does "take the day off" mean?
to choose not to go to work for one dayI decided to take the day off because I was not feeling well.
hustle and bustle
What does "hustle and bustle" mean?
confusion, hurry and botherThere is a lot of hustle and bustle downtown every Saturday morning.
tipple
What does "tipple" mean?
drink alcohol regularly
fold (something) up
What does "fold (something) up" mean?
to put an end to something (a business etc.)The number of people coming to the exhibition was very low so we decided to fold up our exhibit and go home.
on a first-name basis (with someone)
What does "on a first-name basis (with someone)" mean?
to be good friends with someoneI am not on a first-name basis with my neighbor.
copper
What does "copper" mean?
police officer

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