American Idioms and Expressions

Fly By Night Idiom

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fly-by-night
What does fly-by-night mean?
an unreliable business or personThe new company is a fly-by-night operation.
fly-by-night
What does fly-by-night mean?
an unreliable business or person The new company is a fly-by-night operation.


Some Random Idioms
two wrongs don't make a right
What does "two wrongs don't make a right" mean?
you cannot justify doing something wrong or bad just because somebody else has done the same thing to youTwo wrongs don't make a right and just because the boy's friend was not punished for taking the equipment without permission, this did not make it right for others to do the same thing.
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give someone a hand (2)
What does "give someone a hand (2)" mean?
(2): applaud (to show respect or appreciation for someone/something). "John's done a wonderful job with The ESL Caféon the Web. Let's give him a hand!"
get a life
What does "get a life" mean?
make major changes to your life
Hold the bag
What does "Hold the bag" mean?
If someone is responsible for something, they are holding the bag.
bank on (someone or something)
What does "bank on (someone or something)" mean?
to be sure of someone or something, to count on someone or something You can bank on my sister to help you.

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