American Idioms and Expressions

In League With (someone) Idiom

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in league with (someone)
What does in league with (someone) mean?
in secret agreement or partnership with someoneThe union has been in league with management to try and close the factory.

Some Random Idioms
step/tread on (someone`s) toes
What does "step/tread on (someone`s) toes" mean?
to do something that interferes with or offends someone elseI do not want to tread on my supervisor's toes because he is not in a good mood today.
No questions asked
What does "No questions asked" mean?
If something is to be done and no questions asked, then it doesn't matter what methods are used or what rules are broken to ensure that it gets done.
ruffle (someone's) feathers
What does "ruffle (someone's) feathers" mean?
to upset or annoy someone I am usually very careful not to ruffle my supervisor's feathers.

know which side one's bread is buttered
What does "know which side one's bread is buttered" mean?
to know what is most advantageous for youMy aunt knows which side her bread is buttered when she visits her sister.
one's flesh and blood
What does "one's flesh and blood" mean?
a close relativeShe is my flesh and blood so I felt terrible when she got into trouble.
in this day and age
What does "in this day and age" mean?
presently, currentlyIn this day and age it is almost impossible to find a store that sells the old style of cassette tape players.
shoot out (something)
What does "shoot out (something)" mean?
to stick or throw something outwardThe man shot out his foot from under the table and made his friend fall down.
smashed
What does "smashed" mean?
drunk; intoxicated
make hay while the sun shines
What does "make hay while the sun shines" mean?
to take advantage of opportunities and good conditions while you canWe wanted to make hay while the sun shines so we tried to finish the outside work while the weather was good.
Small beer
What does "Small beer" mean?
If something is small beer, it's unimportant.

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