American Idioms and Expressions

In One's Spare Time Idiom

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in one's spare time
What does in one's spare time mean?
in one's free timeMy cousin likes to fix old clocks in his spare time.

Some Random Idioms
dump (something) into (someone's) lap
What does "dump (something) into (someone's) lap" mean?
to give a problem that you have to someone else to solve My supervisor dumped some extra work into my lap just before I was going home.

chuck
What does "chuck" mean?
dump; reject; break up with somebody
all at once
What does "all at once" mean?
suddenly, without warning All at once the fire alarm rang and we had to leave the building.
meal ticket
What does "meal ticket" mean?
a thing or person that someone uses to get the money that they need to liveThe woman's nursing degree is her meal ticket to a flexible and good life.
after all is said and done
What does "after all is said and done" mean?
finally, when everything is settled After all is said and done the mayor of our city is doing a very good job.

Bleeding edge
What does "Bleeding edge" mean?
Similar to 'cutting edge', this implies a technology or process that is at the forefront or beyond current practices. However, because it is unproven, it is often dangerous to use (hence the 'bleeding').
ruffle feathers
What does "ruffle feathers" mean?
to point feathers outward (used for a bird)The bird ruffled its feathers as the cat approached the cage.
hang it
What does "hang it" mean?
damn it; darn it (said to express frustration or exsaperation)
strike (someone's) fancy
What does "strike (someone's) fancy" mean?
to appeal to someoneIt did not strike my fancy to go to a restaurant last evening.

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