American Idioms and Expressions

In All One's Born Days Idiom

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in all one's born days
What does in all one's born days mean?
in all one's lifeIn all my born days I have never met a more stubborn person.

Some Random Idioms
absent-minded
What does "absent-minded" mean?
to be forgetfulMy grandfather is very absent-minded and often forgets his keys.
see the sights
What does "see the sights" mean?
to see the important things in a placeWe stopped downtown during our holiday so that we could see the sights.
once in a blue moon
What does "once in a blue moon" mean?
very rarely We only go out for Italian food once in a blue moon although we enjoy it very much.

in dispute
What does "in dispute" mean?
something that is in disagreementMost parts of the agreement are not in dispute.
close call
What does "close call" mean?
an accident or incident that almost happens but does not happen I had a close call this morning when the truck almost hit me.

hold out (one's hand)
What does "hold out (one's hand)" mean?
reach out, extendShe held out her hand to help her mother climb up the stairs.
Go under the hammer
What does "Go under the hammer" mean?
If something goes under the hammer, it is sold in an auction.
goofus
What does "goofus" mean?
dumb, oafish person
come unglued
What does "come unglued" mean?
to lose emotional control The woman came unglued when she learned that she had lost her job.

look like something the cat dragged in
What does "look like something the cat dragged in" mean?
look very shabby or wornMy friend looked like something the cat dragged in when he arrived home from work last night.

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