American Idioms and Expressions

In Favor Of (someone Or Something) Idiom

This database is a comprehensive collection of all the American idioms and slang available. American Idioms are many and varied. We hope you enjoy our collection. We are adding more all the time. .

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in favor of (someone or something)
What does in favor of (someone or something) mean?
approving or supporting someone or somethingMost members of the city council were in favor of building the new stadium.

Some Random Idioms
Average Joe
What does "Average Joe" mean?
An average Joe is an ordinary person without anything exceptional about them.
run off at the mouth
What does "run off at the mouth" mean?
to talk excessivelyMy classmate is always running off at the mouth about something.
listen to (someone) with half an ear
What does "listen to (someone) with half an ear" mean?
to not listen carefully to someoneI listened to my friend with half an ear while the news was on the radio.
At a loose end
What does "At a loose end" mean?
(UK) If you are at a loose end, you have spare time but don't know what to do with it.
fill in (something) or fill (something) in
What does "fill in (something) or fill (something) in" mean?
to write words in blank spaces "Please fill in this form and give it to the receptionist."

use (someone or something) as an excuse
What does "use (someone or something) as an excuse" mean?
blame someone or somethingMy friend always uses his busy schedule as an excuse not to help us.
riding for a fall
What does "riding for a fall" mean?
to be risking failure or an accident due to overconfidenceMy friend is riding for a fall if he continues his present attitude at his job.
flip one`s lid
What does "flip one`s lid" mean?
to become very excited, to lose one`s temperMy father flipped his lid when I told him about the large telephone bill.
a pack of lies
What does "a pack of lies" mean?
a series of liesEverything that the man said was a pack of lies and nobody believed him.
fuck you
What does "fuck you" mean?
imp. strong expression of anger directed at someone. Fuck you. I'm sick and tired of your shit.

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