American Idioms and Expressions

Fork Out Money For (something) Idiom

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fork out money for (something)
What does fork out money for (something) mean?
to pay money for somethingI had to fork out much money to have my car fixed.

Some Random Idioms
No sweat!
What does "No sweat!" mean?
No problem! No difficulty!It was no sweat for me to finish work early and then drive my friend to the airport.
beef
What does "beef" mean?
agrument; disagreement. I've got a beef with him about the rent.
fine-tooth/toothed comb
What does "fine-tooth/toothed comb" mean?
great care, careful attention so as not to miss anythingWe went over the room with a fine-tooth comb but we were unable to find the lost credit card.
horseshit
What does "horseshit" mean?
nonsense; rubbish; foolish talk or ideas. Don't give me any horseshit.
tighten one`s belt
What does "tighten one`s belt" mean?
to live on less money than usualIf we want to go on a holiday to Europe this year we will have to tighten our belts and begin to save some money.
wheels
What does "wheels" mean?
transportation in a car; a car
On the factory floor
What does "On the factory floor" mean?
On the factory floor means the place where things are actually produced.
AGM
What does "AGM" mean?
Annual General Meeting - the annual meeting of an organization Annual General Meeting - the annual meeting of an organizationMy sister attended the AGM of the condominium owners last night.
get down to business
What does "get down to business" mean?
to begin to get serious When the meeting began everybody got down to business and began to discuss the important issues.

cut the cheese
What does "cut the cheese" mean?
fart; break wind. God, what a smell. Who cut the cheese?
red tape
What does "red tape" mean?
excessive formalities in official transactionsThere was much red tape when we went to the city to get a business license.
elbow room
What does "elbow room" mean?
enough space to be comfortable The couple moved to the country in order to have more elbow room.

not touch (someone or something) with a ten-foot pole
What does "not touch (someone or something) with a ten-foot pole" mean?
to not want to be involved with someone or something under any circumstancesI would not touch that problem with a ten-foot pole.
wienie
What does "wienie" mean?
dumb, incompetent man

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