American Idioms and Expressions

Go Hog Wild Idiom

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go hog-wild
What does go hog-wild mean?
to behave wildlyThe little boys went hog-wild during the birthday party.
go hog-wild
What does go hog-wild mean?
to behave wildlyThe young soccer fans went hog-wild when they arrived in the city for the game.
go hog-wild
What does go hog-wild mean?
to behave wildly The soccer fans went hog-wild when they arrived in the city for the game.

go hog-wild
What does go hog-wild mean?
to behave wildly The little boys went hog-wild during the birthday party.


Some Random Idioms
not give it another thought
What does "not give it another thought" mean?
to not worry/think about somethingI did not give it another thought when I agreed to help my friend move from his apartment.
put one's shoulder to the wheel
What does "put one's shoulder to the wheel" mean?
to get busy and do some work We must put our shoulders to the wheel and get our work done early.

into thin air
What does "into thin air" mean?
completely, without anything leftThe group of hikers vanished into thin air and were never heard of again.
beyond words
What does "beyond words" mean?
to be more than one can sayOur love for our new baby is beyond words.
stack the deck (of cards) against (someone)
What does "stack the deck (of cards) against (someone)" mean?
to trick someone, to arrange things unfairlyThe manager stacked the deck against his opponent when he went into the meeting.
Have a bash
What does "Have a bash" mean?
If you have a bash at something, you try to do it, especially when there isn't much chance of success.
(on the) cutting edge
What does "(on the) cutting edge" mean?
using the most recent technology. "The university's computer lab is (on the) cuttingedge. It hasall the latest hardware and software."
see the sights
What does "see the sights" mean?
to see the important things in a placeWe stopped downtown during our holiday so that we could see the sights.
have a foot in both camps
What does "have a foot in both camps" mean?
support each of two opposing groups of peopleThe mayor of the city has a foot in both camps of the opposing groups.
on (someone`s) coat-tails
What does "on (someone`s) coat-tails" mean?
as a result of someone else doing somethingThe woman was elected to city council on her husband`s coat-tails.
eager beaver
What does "eager beaver" mean?
a person who is always eager to work or do something extra The woman is an eager beaver and will do very well in this company.

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