American Idioms and Expressions

Fresh Out Of (something) Idiom

This database is a comprehensive collection of all the American idioms and slang available. American Idioms are many and varied. We hope you enjoy our collection. We are adding more all the time. .

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fresh out of (something)
What does fresh out of (something) mean?
to have used up all of something, to have sold the last of somethingThe bakery was fresh out of brown bread so we had to go to the supermarket.

Some Random Idioms
G
What does "G" mean?
thousand dollars
give a wide birth to (someone or something)
What does "give a wide birth to (someone or something)" mean?
to keep away from someone or something, to keep a safe distance from someone or somethingI usually give a wide birth to my boss when he is angry.
give (someone or something) the thumbs up
What does "give (someone or something) the thumbs up" mean?
to be in favor of someone or something The city gave the music festival organizers the thumbs up for the music festival.

fine-tooth/toothed comb
What does "fine-tooth/toothed comb" mean?
great care, careful attention so as not to miss anything We went over the room with a fine-tooth comb but we were unable to find the lost credit card.

stick to one`s guns
What does "stick to one`s guns" mean?
to defend an action or opinion despite an unfavorable reactionOur boss is sticking to his guns on his decision to fire the manager of the store.
little pitchers have big ears
What does "little pitchers have big ears" mean?
small children often hear things that you think they won't notice or things that they are not supposed to hearLittle pitchers have big ears and we were very surprised that the little boy understood everything that we had said.
first and foremost
What does "first and foremost" mean?
the first and most importantFirst and foremost we need a new computer for our office.
Open old sores
What does "Open old sores" mean?
When a sore is almost healed, and if a person rips or tears it open, it is way of preventing the healing process and further aggravating the pain. This phrase, metaphorically suggests, to revive or reopen a quarrel or enmity which was almost forgotten.
get off the ground
What does "get off the ground" mean?
to make a successful beginning My uncle's new business never got off the ground and he must try to sell it.

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