American Idioms and Expressions

In A Month Of Sundays Idiom

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in a month of Sundays
What does in a month of Sundays mean?
in a very long timeI have not been to the shopping mall in a month of Sundays.
in a month of Sundays
What does in a month of Sundays mean?
in a very long time I have not been to the shopping mall in a month of Sundays.


Some Random Idioms
give (something) one's best shot
What does "give (something) one's best shot" mean?
to try very hardI plan to give the new job my best shot.
dead in one's tracks
What does "dead in one's tracks" mean?
to be stopped exactly where someone or something is at the moment The police stopped the robber dead in his tracks.

in seventh heaven
What does "in seventh heaven" mean?
very happyI have been in seventh heaven since I started my new job.
Water off a duck's back
What does "Water off a duck's back" mean?
If criticism or something similar is like water off a duck's back to somebody, they aren't affected by it in the slightest.
give (someone) a free hand (with something)
What does "give (someone) a free hand (with something)" mean?
to give someone complete control over somethingThe city gave the homeowners a free hand to plan the new playground.
have a leg up on (someone)
What does "have a leg up on (someone)" mean?
to have an advantage in your job/education etc. because someone gives you help or moneyThe boy went to summer school which should give him a leg up on the other students in his class.
make peace with (someone)
What does "make peace with (someone)" mean?
end a quarrel with someoneThe two sisters were finally able to make peace with each other.
acquire a taste for (something)
What does "acquire a taste for (something)" mean?
to develop a liking for some kind of food or drink or somethingMy friend has recently acquired a taste for classical music.
on the take
What does "on the take" mean?
to be accepting bribesThe agent at the border crossing seems to be on the take.
On the right foot
What does "On the right foot" mean?
If you start something or set off on the right foot, you get off to a good start.
at the expense of (someone or something)
What does "at the expense of (someone or something)" mean?
to be to the harm of (someone or something) The man was very successful but it was at the expense of his family and health.

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