American Idioms and Expressions

Filled To The Brim Idiom

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filled to the brim
What does filled to the brim mean?		 to be filled up to the top edge of somethingThe coffee cup was filled to the brim.
filled to the brim
What does filled to the brim mean?		 to be filled up to the top edge (brim) of something The coffee cup was filled to the brim.

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get behind
What does "get behind" mean?		 to fail to maintain a desired pace or level of progress, to become lateIf you get behind with your homework you will never pass many courses.
slope
What does "slope" mean?		Asian person (so called because of the shape of the eyes)
make one`s mouth water
What does "make one`s mouth water" mean?		 to make someone want to eat or drink something that one sees or smellsThe smell of the fish cooking in the restaurant made my mouth water.
glad hand
What does "glad hand" mean?		 to shake hands in a friendly wayThe politician likes to glad hand people at the shopping center.
stick (someone) with (something)
What does "stick (someone) with (something)" mean?		 to leave someone with an unpleasant taskMy friend always sticks me with paying the bill when we go to a restaurant.
pack
What does "pack" mean?		 carry or have a gun
under one`s breath
What does "under one`s breath" mean?		 in a whisper, with a low voiceHe was talking under his breath in the movie theater and somebody complained.
fast and furious
What does "fast and furious" mean?		 very rapidly The questions were coming fast and furious during the job interview.

bitter pill to swallow
What does "bitter pill to swallow" mean?		 something unpleasant that one must acceptIt was a bitter pill to swallow when I learned that I would not get the job that I thought I would.
Vale of tears
What does "Vale of tears" mean?		 This vale of tears is the world and the suffering that life brings.
grinder
What does "grinder" mean?		sandwich made with Italian bread sliced lengthwise, filled with cold cuts, cheese, and vegetables (used in the Boston area)
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