Far And Wide Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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far and wide What does far and wide mean?	everywhere, in all directions	We looked far and wide for the book but could not find it.
far and wide What does far and wide mean?	everywhere, in all directions	We looked far and wide for the book but we could not find it.
	Some Random Idioms
cut off (someone or something) What does "cut off (someone or something)" mean?	to interrupt or stop someone or something	The speech by our manager was cut off when the electricity went off in the building.
not give two hoots about (someone or something) What does "not give two hoots about (someone or something)" mean?	to not care at all about someone or something	I do not give two hoots if my friend comes to visit me or not.
fall for (someone or something) What does "fall for (someone or something)" mean?	to begin to like or love someone or something	The man fell for the woman at the bank but was afraid to ask her for a date.
straight from the shoulder What does "straight from the shoulder" mean?	an open and honest way of speaking	My friend always speaks straight from the shoulder.
up until What does "up until" mean?	until	I was in the library up until midnight last night.
bag What does "bag" mean?	use a bag breathing apparatus to get air into someone's lungs (standard phrase in medicine)
fish or cut bait What does "fish or cut bait" mean?	to either do what you are supposed to do or quit and let someone else do it	It was time to fish or cut bait so I decided to let someone else handle the problem.
like a bat out of hell What does "like a bat out of hell" mean?	with great speed and force	The boy left the theater like a bat out of hell.
OK What does "OK" mean?	(4) approve (verb).	A: "Did your boss OK your vacation plans?"B: "No, but he said that taking them two weeks later would be allright.
mickey mouse What does "mickey mouse" mean?	nonsense; rubbish; foolish talk or ideas

American Idioms and Expressions

Far And Wide Idiom