American Idioms and Expressions

Fight Like Cats And Dogs Idiom

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fight like cats and dogs
What does fight like cats and dogs mean?
to argue and fight with someone (usually used for people who know each other)The two children were fighting like cats and dogs when we entered the room.
fight like cats and dogs
What does fight like cats and dogs mean?
to argue and fight with someone (usually used for people who know each other) The two children were fighting like cats and dogs when we entered the room.

fight like cats and dogs
What does fight like cats and dogs mean?
to argue and fight with someone (usually used for people who know each other) The two children were fighting like cats and dogs when we entered the room.


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What does "not a living soul" mean?
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What does "start over/off with a clean slate" mean?
to ignore the past and start over againThe young man broke the law several times but he was able to start over with a clean slate when the judge decided that he would probably not do anything wrong in the future.
just what the doctor ordered
What does "just what the doctor ordered" mean?
exactly what is needed or wantedA nice hot bath was just what the doctor ordered after the long day at work.
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What does "(one's) hands are tied" mean?
to be prevented from doing something My hands are tied at the moment and I cannot help my friend.

have (someone) in one's pocket
What does "have (someone) in one's pocket" mean?
have control over someoneThe large union has the city mayor in their pocket.
washed up
What does "washed up" mean?
no longer successful or neededThe boxer was all washed up and had to retire last year.
have one's nose in a book
What does "have one's nose in a book" mean?
to be reading a bookThe girl had her nose in a book during the long journey.
to head up
What does "to head up" mean?
to be at the head of (a group), a leaderThe president headed up a group of people going overseas to promote trade.
without question
What does "without question" mean?
absolutely, certainlyWithout question, the boy was the fastest runner on the team.
highway robbery
What does "highway robbery" mean?
the charging of a high price for somethingThe amount of money that the company is charging for its services is highway robbery.

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