In Tatters Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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in tatters What does in tatters mean?	torn or destroyed	My backpack was in tatters after the dogs finished playing with it.
in tatters What does in tatters mean?	torn or destroyed	My backpack was in tatters after the dogs finished playing with it.
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All of the above What does "All of the above" mean?	This idiom can be used to mean everything that has been said or written, especially all the choices or possibilities.

as stubborn as a mule What does "as stubborn as a mule" mean?	very stubborn	My friend is as stubborn as a mule and you can never make her change her mind.
Do a Devon Loch What does "Do a Devon Loch" mean?	(UK) If someone does a Devon Loch, they fail when they were very close to winning. Devon Loch was a horse that collapsed just short of the winning line of the Grand National race.
can't stand (someone or something) What does "can't stand (someone or something)" mean?	to dislike someone or something very much	My uncle cannot stand his daughter's boyfriend.
on the bench What does "on the bench" mean?	to be directing a session of court (usually a judge)	The new judge was on the bench for three days last week.

cool one`s heels What does "cool one`s heels" mean?	to be kept waiting	The man was forced to cool his heels in the waiting room before his boss would talk to him.
swear on (something) What does "swear on (something)" mean?	to use something as the support or authority that what one is saying is the truth	The accused criminal was asked to swear on a religious text at the trial to make sure that he was telling the truth.
battle rattle What does "battle rattle" mean?	combat gear, esp. Kevlar helmets and flak jackets
make a run for it What does "make a run for it" mean?	dash for safety, make a quick escape	I made a run for it as soon as the class finished.
pie in the sky What does "pie in the sky" mean?	an idea or plan that you think will never happen	My cousin's plans are usually pie in the sky and will never happen.
wear out What does "wear out" mean?	use or wear something until it becomes useless	My shoes wore out during my trip to Paris.

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In Tatters Idiom