American Idioms and Expressions

Haul Ass Idiom

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haul ass
What does haul ass mean?		 move quickly out of a location

Some Random Idioms
on a dime
What does "on a dime" mean?		 in a very small spaceI had to turn my car on a dime when I entered the parking lot.
gas up
What does "gas up" mean?		 to fill up a gas tankWe must gas up before we leave on our holiday tomorrow.
scumbag
What does "scumbag" mean?		disgusting, worthless person
be off to a bad start
What does "be off to a bad start" mean?		 to start something under bad circumstancesThe production of the play was off to a bad start when the lights did not work.
kill the fatted calf
What does "kill the fatted calf" mean?		 to prepare an elaborate banquet in honor of someone We killed the fatted calf for my cousin after she returned from her trip abroad.

out of pocket
What does "out of pocket" mean?		 the direct expenses that one spends for business or personal use My out-of-pocket expenses for my recent business trip were very low.
The money that I spent on my business trip was all out of pocket.

bug off
What does "bug off" mean?		 go away; get out
in good shape/condition
What does "in good shape/condition" mean?		 functioning or working wellOur television set was in good shape when we gave it to my friend.
easy come, easy go
What does "easy come, easy go" mean?		 something that you get easily can be lost easilyMy cousin does not care if he loses his job or not. For him everything is easy come, easy go.
a handout
What does "a handout" mean?		 a gift of money (usually from the government)The bus company has received many handouts from the government.
make good on (something)
What does "make good on (something)" mean?		 fulfill a promise, make something come true. repay a debtOur boss made good on his promise to give everyone a raise in the new year.
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