American Idioms and Expressions

Hate (someone`s) Guts Idiom

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hate (someone`s) guts
What does hate (someone`s) guts mean?
feel very strong dislike for someoneI absolutely hate the apartment manager's guts after she caused me so many problems.

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bang
What does "bang" mean?
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eco freak
What does "eco freak" mean?
somebody greatly concerned about the state of the environment
Horses for courses
What does "Horses for courses" mean?
Horses for courses means that what is suitable for one person or situation might be unsuitable for another.
bolt down (something) or bolt (something) down
What does "bolt down (something) or bolt (something) down" mean?
to eat something very quickly The man bolted down his food before going back to work.

week in, week out
What does "week in, week out" mean?
week after weekWeek in, week out the man takes his children to the lake to swim.
bean-counter
What does "bean-counter" mean?
accountant; statistician; someone who meticulously keeps track of numbers. The bean counters have decided we need to cut costs.
at the drop of a hat
What does "at the drop of a hat" mean?
immediately and without any pressure My friend will always help me at the drop of a hat.

A hitch in your giddy-up
What does "A hitch in your giddy-up" mean?
If you have a hitch in your giddy-up, you're not feeling well. ('A hitch in your gittie-up' is also used.)
all the time
What does "all the time" mean?
always, continually, often My sister asks for money all the time but I never give it to her.

bad-mouth (someone or something)
What does "bad-mouth (someone or something)" mean?
to say bad things about someone or somethingThe football player began to bad-mouth his coach.
go after (something)
What does "go after (something)" mean?
to attempt to get something, to strive for somethingOur team will go after the championship again this year.
bottom drops/falls out of (something)
What does "bottom drops/falls out of (something)" mean?
a collapse occurs and prices fall below an earlier low price When the bottom fell out of the coffee market many companies had to stop doing business.

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