Favorite Son Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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favorite son What does favorite son mean?	a political candidate supported by his home area	We voted for the candidate because he is the favorite son of our state.
favorite son What does favorite son mean?	a political candidate supported by his home area	We voted for the candidate because he is the favorite son of our state.
	Some Random Idioms
turn down (someone or something) What does "turn down (someone or something)" mean?	to refuse to accept someone or something, to reject someone or something	The union turned down the offer of more money from the company.

quick on the uptake What does "quick on the uptake" mean?	to be quick to understand something	The student is quick on the uptake and understands most scientific theories very quickly.
Each to their own What does "Each to their own" mean?	Different people have different preferences. In American English, 'Each to his own' is more common.
a nine day's wonder What does "a nine day's wonder" mean?	someone or something that is of interest to people only for a short time	The actor was a nine day's wonder and everyone forgot him after a couple of months.
Storm in a teacup What does "Storm in a teacup" mean?	If someone exaggerates a problem or makes a small problem seem far greater than it really is, then they are making a storm in a teacup.
get the feel of (something) What does "get the feel of (something)" mean?	to become used to or learn about something	After you get the feel of the new computer it is very easy to use.
keg party What does "keg party" mean?	party or event at which beer is served from a keg (barrel-sized container of beer)
In all honesty What does "In all honesty" mean?	If you say something in all honesty, you are telling the complete truth. It can be used as a way of introducing a negative opinion whilst trying to be polite; in all honesty, I have to say that I wasn't very impressed.
take up arms against (someone or something) What does "take up arms against (someone or something)" mean?	to get ready to fight or make war	The citizens of the small country were not willing to take up arms to try and change their government.
wedgy What does "wedgy" mean?	pulling the underwear up tightly from behind

American Idioms and Expressions

Favorite Son Idiom