American Idioms and Expressions

Hang A Right Idiom

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hang a right
What does hang a right mean?
turn to the rightWe decided to hang a right when we came to the main street.
hang a right
What does hang a right mean?
make a right turn
hang a right
What does hang a right mean?
to turn to the right We decided to hang a right when we came to the main street.


Some Random Idioms
Swimmingly
What does "Swimmingly" mean?
If things are going swimmingly, they are going very well.
change one`s mind
What does "change one`s mind" mean?
to change one`s decision My friend changed his mind and will not go to the movie tonight.

Salty dog
What does "Salty dog" mean?
A salty dog is an experienced sailor.
make one's toes curl
What does "make one's toes curl" mean?
to make one feel uncomfortableThe story of my friend's car accident made my toes curl.
give (someone) one`s word
What does "give (someone) one`s word" mean?
to make a promise to someoneMy friend gave me his word that he would meet me at the library.
all the rage
What does "all the rage" mean?
to be in current fashionThe new sneakers were all the rage during the summer.
under the weather
What does "under the weather" mean?
feel ill (but not seriously ill)He is feeling under the weather so he is going to bed early tonight.
cut and run
What does "cut and run" mean?
to leave as quickly as possibleWe cut and run as soon as we had finished delivering the goods.
bring home the bacon
What does "bring home the bacon" mean?
to earn your family`s livingRecently, I have been working very hard to bring home the bacon. I have no time to do anything else.
boku
What does "boku" mean?
a lot; many (from the French beaucoup)

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