American Idioms and Expressions

Eary Bird Special Idiom

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eary-bird special
What does eary-bird special mean?
meal at reduced price in a restaurant for patrons who arrive early

Some Random Idioms
on ice
What does "on ice" mean?
to be away for safekeeping or later use, to be postponedThe city have put the plans for the new stadium on ice while they try to raise more money.
at one time
What does "at one time" mean?
at a time in the pastAt one time the man had no money but now he is very rich.
banger
What does "banger" mean?
sausage. Want some bangers with that?
forever and a day
What does "forever and a day" mean?
a very long time, forever, always It took forever and a day to get the book that we ordered from the bookstore.

rag
What does "rag" mean?
clothing in general (of any quality)
touch up (something)
What does "touch up (something)" mean?
to improve something with small additions or changesMy essay will be finished after I touch up some of the weak spots.
to be broke
What does "to be broke" mean?
to have no moneyI spent all of my money on my holiday and now I am broke.
face to face
What does "face to face" mean?
in personI had a face-to-face meeting with my supervisor to talk about my job performance.
A penny for your thoughts
What does "A penny for your thoughts" mean?
This idiom is used as a way of asking someone what they are thinking about.

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