American Idioms and Expressions

Earful Idiom

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earful
What does earful mean?
a scolding, much talking in the form of complaintsThe man gave his daughter an earful when she came home late.
earful
What does earful mean?
large quantity of gossip
earful
What does earful mean?
scolding; tirade; verbal assault
earful
What does earful mean?
a scolding, much talking in the form of complaints The man gave his daughter an earful when she came home late.


Some Random Idioms
eating someone
What does "eating someone" mean?
to be bothering or worrying someoneI do not know what is eating my friend but she is not in a good mood today.
kick in the ass
What does "kick in the ass" mean?
something that motivates or gets somebody to do something
as to
What does "as to" mean?
with regard to, concerning, according to We have some questions as to how the accident happened.
The players were put into groups as to their ability.

first come, first served
What does "first come, first served" mean?
the person who comes first will have his turn first or be served something firstIt was first come, first served at the banquet so we went to the food table quickly.
cut out for (something)
What does "cut out for (something)" mean?
to have a talent for something, to be suited for something I do not think that I am cut out for the travelling that is required for my job.

burn (someone) in effigy
What does "burn (someone) in effigy" mean?
to burn a dummy that represents a hated person The crowd of people burned the Prime Minister in effigy.

chute
What does "chute" mean?
straighaway portion of a racetrack

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