American Idioms and Expressions

Farm (something) Out Idiom

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farm (something) out
What does farm (something) out mean?		 to have someone else do something, to send something away to have it doneWe farmed out the printing to another company in order to save money.

Some Random Idioms
hang in the balance
What does "hang in the balance" mean?		 be in an undecided stateThe future of the criminal was hanging in the balance as he waited for the judge's decision.
be curtains for (someone or something)
What does "be curtains for (someone or something)" mean?		 to be the end or death for someone or somethingIt was curtains for my old car when it finally broke down last week.
out of necessity
What does "out of necessity" mean?		 because of necessity, due to needThe library began to close on Saturday out of necessity. It has no money.
not give (someone) the time of day
What does "not give (someone) the time of day" mean?		 to dislike someone so strongly that you totally ignore him or herI dislike her and would not give her the time of day.
no picnic
What does "no picnic" mean?		 not pleasant, difficultIt was no picnic trying to drive to the lake during the storm.
mum's the word
What does "mum's the word" mean?		silence; nothing will be said on the subject. Shh, mum's the word. Don't say anything to anyone.
flare up
What does "flare up" mean?		 to become suddenly angry, to begin again suddenly The fighting flared up again after the United Nations soldiers left the town.

to be played out
What does "to be played out" mean?		 to be tired/worn out, to be exhaustedI was played out last night so I went to bed early.
get out of a jam
What does "get out of a jam" mean?		 to get free from a problem or bad situation I got out of a jam this morning when my coworker came to help me finish the job.

due process (of law)
What does "due process (of law)" mean?		 the rights that each individual has to be protected by the lawAlthough the man was accused of theft by his employer, he knew that he was entitled to due process of law and would have no problems proving his innocence.
screw around
What does "screw around" mean?		 waste time; do something unproductive or futile
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