American Idioms and Expressions

Implicate (someone) In (something) Idiom

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implicate (someone) in (something)
What does implicate (someone) in (something) mean?
suggest that someone is involved in somethingThe man was implicated in the scheme to sell the illegal shares in the company.
implicate (someone) in (something)
What does implicate (someone) in (something) mean?
suggest that someone is involved in somethingThe president of the company was implicated in the scandal over the expense account.

Some Random Idioms
get on (someone's) nerves
What does "get on (someone's) nerves" mean?
to irritate someone The constant complaints of my coworkers get on my nerves.

to the eye
What does "to the eye" mean?
as it is seen, apparentlyTo the eye the hotel looked very nice but when we entered it was not very good at all.
sound like (something)
What does "sound like (something)" mean?
to seem like somethingIt sounds like the stores are going to close early on Saturday because of the holiday.
ice
What does "ice" mean?
methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA
Champagne taste on a beer budget
What does "Champagne taste on a beer budget" mean?
Someone who lives above their means and likes things they cannot afford has champagne taste on a beer budget.
come into one`s own
What does "come into one`s own" mean?
to begin to perform or work well because of good circumstancesThe player has come into his own as a basketball player since he changed positions.
muscle in on (someone or something)
What does "muscle in on (someone or something)" mean?
forcefully try to discipline someone or take over someone's property or businessThe large supermarket was trying to muscle in on the territory of the small shops.
kill off (something)
What does "kill off (something)" mean?
kill or end completely, destroyThe pollution in the river has killed off all of the fish.
as black as pitch
What does "as black as pitch" mean?
very black My face was as black as pitch after cleaning the stove all morning.

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