American Idioms and Expressions

Get Out Of Line Idiom

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get out of line
What does get out of line mean?
to disobey or ignore the rules of something The children were getting out of line when the teacher returned.


Some Random Idioms
goose bumps
What does "goose bumps" mean?
a prickly or bumpy feeling on one's skin because of cold or fear or excitement (like the skin of a goose or a chicken) I got goose bumps as I watched the horror movie.

take a dim view of (something)
What does "take a dim view of (something)" mean?
to be against something, to disapprove of somethingOur company takes a dim view of people who do not wear a suit and tie.
wine and dine (someone)
What does "wine and dine (someone)" mean?
to treat someone to an expensive meal, to entertain someone in a lavish manner My uncle often has to wine and dine his important business clients.

knit one's brow
What does "knit one's brow" mean?
wrinkle one's brow by frowningThe teacher knit his brow and looked sternly at the child.
have to live with (something)
What does "have to live with (something)" mean?
have to endure somethingAlthough the house is very cold we will have to live with it.
bankroll someone
What does "bankroll someone" mean?
to supply someone with money, to finance someoneThe movie actor bankrolled his son while the son was producing his first movie.
rag
What does "rag" mean?
newspaper
Comfort zone
What does "Comfort zone" mean?
It is the temperature range in which the body doesn't shiver or sweat, but has an idiomatic sense of a place where people feel comfortable, where they can avoid the worries of the world. It can be physical or mental.

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