American Idioms and Expressions

Horseshit Idiom

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horseshit
What does horseshit mean?
nonsense; rubbish; foolish talk or ideas. Don't give me any horseshit.

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walk hand-in-hand (with someone)
What does "walk hand-in-hand (with someone)" mean?
to walk while holding hands with someone The couple walked hand-to-hand down the street.

chime in
What does "chime in" mean?
to join in a song or conversation We were having a nice conversation until our friend chimed in and started complaining about things.
swim against the tide/current
What does "swim against the tide/current" mean?
to do the opposite of what most people want to doMy friend likes to swim against the tide and never wants to do what others are doing.
look down on (someone or something)
What does "look down on (someone or something)" mean?
regard someone or something with contempt or a feeling of superiorityMy cousin looks down on the activities and life of most small towns.
eco nut
What does "eco nut" mean?
somebody greatly concerned about the state of the environment
in common
What does "in common" mean?
shared together or equally, in use or ownership by allI had nothing in common with the other members of the class.
wishy-washy
What does "wishy-washy" mean?
unable to decide, have no definite opinionHe is very wishy-washy and can never make up his mind about what he wants to do.
parting of the ways
What does "parting of the ways" mean?
a point at which people separate and go their own waysI had a parting of the ways with my closest friend from high school.
by and large
What does "by and large" mean?
on the whole, considering everythingBy and large we had a good meeting even though it was very short.
put one's best foot forward
What does "put one's best foot forward" mean?
to try and make a good impression, to act one's bestI tried to put my best foot forward during the job interview.

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