American Idioms and Expressions

Have (someone) Over Idiom

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have (someone) over
What does have (someone) over mean?
invite someone to your houseWe plan to have my parents over when we settle into our new house.

Some Random Idioms
gravy train
What does "gravy train" mean?
a job or some work that pays more than it is worth The job was a gravy train and I earned much money there.

get a load of (someone or something)
What does "get a load of (someone or something) " mean?
to take a good look at someone or something "Get a load of that man over there with the four dogs."

Smoke like a chimney
What does "Smoke like a chimney" mean?
Someone who smokes very heavily smokes like a chimney.
hose
What does "hose" mean?
penis
give (someone) his or her freedom
What does "give (someone) his or her freedom" mean?
to set someone free The court decided to give the man his freedom because of his good behavior in prison.

In your face
What does "In your face" mean?
If someone is in your face, they are direct and confrontational. (It is sometime written 'in yer face'colloquially)
LT
What does "LT" mean?
second lieutenant. Ask the LT if we have to do this.
recognize (someone or something) for what it/he/she is
What does "recognize (someone or something) for what it/he/she is" mean?
to see and understand exactly what someone or something is or representsEveryone was able to recognize our new principal for what he is. He is a very difficult person to work with.

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