In Light Of (something) Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does In Light Of (something) Idiom mean?

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. .

in light of (something) What does in light of (something) mean?	as a result of new information, because of something	In light of his contribution to the company we decided to give him a large summer bonus.
	Some Random Idioms
un-ass What does "un-ass" mean?	get out of a sitting position; get off (a vehicle)

hell on earth What does "hell on earth" mean?	a very unpleasant situation	The hot weather made the small town hell on earth.
skin What does "skin" mean?	cheat; deceive; overcharge
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 something	My friend has recently acquired a taste for classical music.
send (something) C.O.D. What does "send (something) C.O.D." mean?	to send merchandise to someone who will pay for it when it is delivered	The company sent the computer printer C.O.D.
fall back on (someone or something) What does "fall back on (someone or something)" mean?	to seek help when other things have failed	The woman had to fall back on her father when her business began to have problems.
bankroll someone What does "bankroll someone" mean?	to supply someone with money, to finance someone	The movie actor bankrolled his son while the son was producing his first movie.
again and again What does "again and again" mean?	repeatedly	I told my friend again and again not to phone late at night.
shlep What does "shlep" mean?	dumb, annoying person
along with (someone or something) What does "along with (someone or something)" mean?	in addition to someone or something	I went to the concert along with my friend.

American Idioms and Expressions

In Light Of (something) Idiom