American Idioms and Expressions

End Of One`s Rope Idiom

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end of one`s rope
What does end of one`s rope mean?
the last of one`s ability or ideas about how to do somethingI am at the end of my rope regarding what to do about my job.

Some Random Idioms
deal in (something)
What does "deal in (something)" mean?
to buy and sell somethingThe man has been dealing in antiques for many years.
sell out
What does "sell out" mean?
to sell all of a productEvery year our company is able to sell out most of our summer goods.
bring (something) to (someone's) attention
What does "bring (something) to (someone's) attention" mean?
to make someone aware of somethingThere was a mistake in the textbook which the student brought to the teacher's attention.
telly
What does "telly" mean?
television; TV. Let's see what's on the telly tonight.
make mincemeat out of (someone)
What does "make mincemeat out of (someone)" mean?
beat someone upThe boxer made mincemeat out of his opponent during the boxing match.
have one`s feet on the ground
What does "have one`s feet on the ground" mean?
be practical or sensibleThe new sales manager really has his feet on the ground.
look down on (someone or something)
What does "look down on (someone or something)" mean?
regard someone or something with contempt or a feeling of superiorityMy cousin looks down on the activities and life of most small towns.
in short
What does "in short" mean?
stated briefly"In short, I have just explained how we are going to do the next project."
Get my drift
What does "Get my drift" mean?
If you get someone's drift, you understand what they are trying to say. ('Catch their drift' is an alternative form.)
On the fiddle
What does "On the fiddle" mean?
(UK) Someone who is stealing money from work is on the fiddle, especially if they are doing it by fraud.
keep an eye on
What does "keep an eye on" mean?
check something regularly. "You're busy, so you'll need to keep an eye onthe time. Remember that we have to leave at 4:30."
in concert (with someone)
What does "in concert (with someone)" mean?
with the aide of someoneWe made the presentation in concert with members of another company.
dismiss/reject (something) out of hand
What does "dismiss/reject (something) out of hand" mean?
to immediately decide not to accept an idea/argument/plan without thinking about itThe company dismissed the union's offer to settle the dispute out of hand.
dodgy
What does "dodgy" mean?
unreliable or poor (quality)

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