American Idioms and Expressions

Hoof It Idiom

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hoof it
What does hoof it mean?		 to walk or run (a hoof is the foot of a horse/sheep/cow etc.)I decided to hoof it when I came downtown this morning.
hoof it
What does hoof it mean?		 to walk or run (a hoof is the foot of a horse or sheep or cow etc.) I decided to hoof it when I came downtown this morning.


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inside out
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faggot
What does "faggot" mean?		male homosexual
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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.
fork money out (for something)
What does "fork money out (for something)" mean?		 to pay for somethingI had to fork much money out to get my car fixed.
start from scratch
What does "start from scratch" mean?		 to start from the beginningI lost all of my notes so I had to start from scratch with my project.
get a load off one's mind
What does "get a load off one's mind" mean?		 to express or discuss what one is thinking or worried about I talked with my supervisor and was able to get a load off my mind regarding our recent problems.

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What does "spare (someone) (something)" mean?		 to exempt someone from having to listen to or express somethingI wish that our teacher would spare us her speeches about her difficult childhood.
bullshitter
What does "bullshitter" mean?		an expert liar; someone good at lying or exaggerationAre you bullshitting me?
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