American Idioms and Expressions

Have A Hollow Leg Idiom

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have a hollow leg
What does have a hollow leg mean?
to be able to eat or drink a lotI think that my friend has a hollow leg. He never stops eating.
have a hollow leg
What does have a hollow leg mean?
to be able to eat or drink a lot I think that my friend has a hollow leg. He never stops eating.


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religious about (doing something)
What does "religious about (doing something)" mean?
to be strict about doing somethingMy father is religious about brushing his teeth before he goes to bed every night.
herd cats
What does "herd cats" mean?
do the impossible
come and get it
What does "come and get it" mean?
dinner is ready; dinner is on the table. Come and get it. Dinner's ready.
by no means
What does "by no means" mean?
absolutely not By no means will I permit my child to play the new video game.

boff
What does "boff" mean?
have sexual intercourse with someone. He boffed her last night again.
follow through with (something)
What does "follow through with (something)" mean?
to continue or finish an action that one has startedMy neighbor said that he would help me paint my house but he has never followed through with his offer.
on the bench
What does "on the bench" mean?
a judge is sitting and directing a session of court There was no indication by the court of who would be sitting on the bench during the important trial.

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.
in the interest of (someone or something)
What does "in the interest of (someone or something)" mean?
as a benefit to someone or something, to advance or improve someone or somethingIn the interest of improving communication between the members of the staff we had a large barbecue so people could meet each other.
to say the least
What does "to say the least" mean?
at the very least, without dwelling on the subjectAfter walking all day I am tired to say the least.
blue blood
What does "blue blood" mean?
the blood of a noble or wealthy or aristocratic family Many of the blue bloods of the town went to the opening of the opera.

hitch one`s wagon to a star
What does "hitch one`s wagon to a star" mean?
aim high, follow a great ambition or purposeHe wants to hitch his wagon to a star and pursue his dreams of becoming an actor.

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