Go Into Hiding Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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go into hiding What does go into hiding mean?	to conceal oneself in a hiding place for a period of time	The bank robbers went into hiding after the bank robbery.
go into hiding What does go into hiding mean?	to conceal oneself in a hiding place for a period of time	The bank robbers went into hiding after the bank robbery.
	Some Random Idioms
as scarce as hen's teeth What does "as scarce as hen's teeth" mean?	very scarce or nonexistent	Cheap hotels in this city are as scarce as hen's teeth.
fork over (something) or fork (something) over What does "fork over (something) or fork (something) over" mean?	to hand over something, to give something	The robber told me to fork over my money or he was going to shoot me.
Drive home What does "Drive home" mean?	The idiomatic expression 'drive home' means 'reinforce' as in 'The company offered unlimited technical support as a way to drive home the message that customer satisfaction was its highest priority.'
swamped with (something) What does "swamped with (something)" mean?	to be overwhelmed with something	"I am swamped with work at the moment so I can`t meet you tonight."
red cent What does "red cent" mean?	a small sum of money	I would not give a red cent for my neighbor's car.
sing/whistle a different tune What does "sing/whistle a different tune" mean?	to contradict something that one has said before, to talk or act in the opposite way	Usually the man does not care if he disturbs his neighbors at midnight but now that he must get up early in the morning he is whistling a different tune.
no spring chicken What does "no spring chicken" mean?	not young anymore	My aunt is no spring chicken but she always has lots of energy.

turn one`s back on (someone or something) What does "turn one`s back on (someone or something)" mean?	to refuse to help someone who is in trouble or need	The woman turned her back on her friend when the friend asked her for some money.
rug rat What does "rug rat" mean?	child; kid.	Any rug rats at home?
all told What does "all told" mean?	including everything/everyone, totaled up	All told, there were at least twelve candidates for the job.

American Idioms and Expressions

Go Into Hiding Idiom