American Idioms and Expressions

Hold All The Aces/cards/trumps Idiom

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hold all the aces/cards/trumps
What does hold all the aces/cards/trumps mean?
to have all of the advantagesThe management group was holding all the cards during the meeting with the union.

Some Random Idioms
A still tongue keeps a wise head
What does "A still tongue keeps a wise head" mean?
Wise people don't talk much.
heads will roll
What does "heads will roll" mean?
someone will be punished Heads will roll when our boss learns about the money that we have lost.

one sandwich short of a picnic
What does "one sandwich short of a picnic" mean?
not very smartThe janitor is one sandwich short of a picnic and he makes many mistakes.
wrap (someone) around one`s little finger
What does "wrap (someone) around one`s little finger" mean?
to have complete control over someone, to manipulate someoneMy sister has her boss wrapped around her little finger and she can do anything that she wants.
Game on
What does "Game on" mean?
When someone says 'Game on!', it means that they are accepting a challenge or ready to get something done.
stick one's nose into (something)
What does "stick one's nose into (something)" mean?
to interfere with something, to be nosey about somethingI wish that my neighbor would stop sticking his nose into my business.
with bells on
What does "with bells on" mean?
very eagerly; with the feeling that one will have a very good time. A: "Are you going to Sandra's party?" B: "I'll be there with bells on!"
PBD
What does "PBD" mean?
peanut butter and dill pickle sandwich
hot
What does "hot" mean?
regularly winning at gambling

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