American Idioms and Expressions

In Ruin Idiom

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in ruin
What does in ruin mean?		 destroyedMost of the hotels along the beach were in ruin after the hurricane.
in ruin
What does in ruin mean?		 destroyed Most of the hotels along the beach were in ruin after the hurricane.


Some Random Idioms
fee simple
What does "fee simple" mean?		 absolute title or ownership of real estateThe property was sold fee simple by the woman.
ask for trouble
What does "ask for trouble" mean?		 to behave in a way that trouble is likelyThe boy is asking for trouble if he misses another class.
family jewels
What does "family jewels" mean?		testicles. Careful with the family jewels.
at last
What does "at last" mean?		 finally, after a long timeI waited all morning for my friend's call but at last it came.
catch one`s breath
What does "catch one`s breath" mean?		 to stop to rest and regain one`s normal breathingAfter running from the station it took a moment to catch my breath.
open (something) up
What does "open (something) up" mean?		 to reveal the possibilities of somethingThe departure of the school principal opened his job up to other members of the staff.
yours truly
What does "yours truly" mean?		 oneself, I, meI told my friend that if he wanted to borrow some money he could talk to yours truly.
neuro
What does "neuro" mean?		neorology; neurological service in a hospital. Call neuro. We won't figure this out on our own.
take the cake
What does "take the cake" mean?		 to be the best or worst of something The behavior of the young girl takes the cake. It is terrible.

cooking Idioms



go ahead with (something)
What does "go ahead with (something)" mean?		 to begin to do something, to continue with something"Let`s go ahead and start now. We can`t wait any longer."
keep up with (someone or something)
What does "keep up with (someone or something)" mean?		 go at the same speed as a person or thing, maintain the same rate of progressI can`t keep up with the rest of the class.
in clover
What does "in clover" mean?		 rich or successful, having a pleasant or easy lifeThey are in clover now that they have sold their business and retired.
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