American Idioms and Expressions

Have A Run In With (someone) Idiom

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have a run-in with (someone)
What does have a run-in with (someone) mean?
have an unpleasant encounter with someoneI had a run-in with my boss that made us both feel bad.

Some Random Idioms
bottom out
What does "bottom out" mean?
to reach the lowest pointThe stock market bottomed out at its lowest level in many months.
bootie
What does "bootie" mean?
buttocks (usually applies to a woman's buttocks)
barge in on (someone or something)
What does "barge in on (someone or something)" mean?
to interrupt someone or something, to intrude on someone or somethingMy sister often barges in on me when I am with my friends.
A lost ball in the high weeds
What does "A lost ball in the high weeds" mean?
A lost ball in the high weeds is someone who does not know what they are doing, where they are or how to do something.
Put you in mind
What does "Put you in mind" mean?
If something suggests something to you, it puts you in mind of that thing.
raise a hand against (someone or something)
What does "raise a hand against (someone or something)" mean?
to hit or threaten to hit someone or somethingIf the man raises a hand against his supervisor the police will be called.
out of stock
What does "out of stock" mean?
not available for immediate sale The toys are out of stock and we must wait several weeks before we get them.

plop
What does "plop" mean?
sit down

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