American Idioms and Expressions

Fed Up With (someone Or Something) Idiom

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fed up with (someone or something)
What does fed up with (someone or something) mean?
to be disgusted or bored with someone or somethingI think that he is fed up with the constant complaints of his boss.

Some Random Idioms
air one`s dirty linen in public
What does "air one`s dirty linen in public" mean?
to discuss one`s private quarrels or problems in front of others The man does not like his wife to air his dirty linen in public when they are with friends.

catch sight of (someone or something)
What does "catch sight of (someone or something)" mean?
to see someone or something briefly The police could not catch sight of the robber after the robbery.

get one's hands on (someone or something)
What does "get one's hands on (someone or something)" mean?
to find someone or something (someone or something that may be difficult to find) I want to get my hands on a new gas tank for the camping stove.

have contact with (someone)
What does "have contact with (someone)" mean?
communicate with someoneThe government has had no contact with the kidnappers for several weeks.
get a clean bill of health
What does "get a clean bill of health" mean?
to be pronounced healthy by a doctor I got a clean bill of health when I went to see the doctor.

cover up (something)
What does "cover up (something)" mean?
to hide something wrong or badThey tried to cover up the facts regarding the illegal election campaign funds.
come to light
What does "come to light" mean?
to be discovered, to become known It has come to light that the company recently lost millions of dollars.

nine times out of ten
What does "nine times out of ten" mean?
almost alwaysNine times out of ten if you have a computer problem it is something small that can be easily fixed.
as blind as a bat
What does "as blind as a bat" mean?
blindThe man is as blind as a bat and cannot see more than a small distance ahead.

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