American Idioms and Expressions

Fair And Square Idiom

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fair and square
What does fair and square mean?
completely fair, honestlyThe British team won the game fair and square.
fair and square
What does fair and square mean?
completely fair, honestly The British team won the game fair and square.


Some Random Idioms
out cold
What does "out cold" mean?
to be unconscious, to have faintedThe patient was out cold when the nurse went into his room to check on him.
sew (something) up
What does "sew (something) up" mean?
to complete or secure somethingThe candidate for the nomination sewed up his victory last week.
worship the porcelain god
What does "worship the porcelain god" mean?
throw up; vomit. After last night's frat party, I spent the morning worshipping the porcelain god.
all night long
What does "all night long" mean?
throughout the whole night We could hear the people next door talking all night long.

set in
What does "set in" mean?
to begin and probably continue (used for a weather or mental condition)The rain has set in and it looks like it will not stop for awhile.
rug rat
What does "rug rat" mean?
child; kid. Any rug rats at home?
come full circle
What does "come full circle" mean?
to be completely opposite from one`s starting point The university has come full circle with its policy on new students.

trot (something) out
What does "trot (something) out" mean?
to mention something without giving it much thoughtWhen I talk with my friend she often trots out some of our previous problems.
heart misses/skips a beat
What does "heart misses/skips a beat" mean?
to be startled or excited from surprise/joy/frightMy heart skipped a beat when I heard my name on television.

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