American Idioms and Expressions

For Days On End Idiom

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for days on end
What does for days on end mean?
for many days The man is able to go without sleep for days on end.


Some Random Idioms
at best
What does "at best" mean?
as the best one can say, in the best viewThe doctors told the man that he had ten months at best to live.
in drag
What does "in drag" mean?
wearing the clothes of the opposite sexThe tourists were shocked when they went to the stage show and found many of the performers in drag.
tell it like it is
What does "tell it like it is" mean?
to be honest/sincere, to tell the truthOur boss decided to tell it like it is when he began to talk about the future of the company.
(in) care of (someone)
What does "(in) care of (someone)" mean?
(send something) to one person at the address of another person I sent the parcel to my sister in care of her friend.
pocket rocket
What does "pocket rocket" mean?
penis
hard feelings
What does "hard feelings" mean?
anger; animosity; bitter feelings.A: "I'm sorry that Jim got the job instead ofyou."B: "I have no hard feelings toward him; I know that he hadstronger qualifications."
three R's
What does "three R's" mean?
the three basic skills in school - reading, (w)riting, (a)rithmeticMany people believe that teaching the three R's is the most important role for schools.
toe the line/mark
What does "toe the line/mark" mean?
to follow the rules, to do what one is expected to doThe team members were forced to toe the line when the new coach arrived.
as bald as a baby's backside
What does "as bald as a baby's backside" mean?
completely baldThe man who works in the post office is as bald as a baby's backside.
let (something) go
What does "let (something) go" mean?
allow something to pass, do nothing about somethingAlthough I was angry at his remark I decided to let it go.
sit on its/their hands
What does "sit on its/their hands" mean?
an audience refuses to applaudThe members of the audience sat on their hands after the performance by the singer.

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