American Idioms and Expressions

Jacked Idiom

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jacked
What does jacked mean?
damaged; injured; harmed; messed up

Some Random Idioms
(one's) money is on (someone)
What does "(one's) money is on (someone)" mean?
you think that someone will win a competition/sports event etc.My money is on the young horse that is racing for the first time today.
earful
What does "earful" mean?
a scolding, much talking in the form of complaintsThe man gave his daughter an earful when she came home late.
show (someone) to his or her seat
What does "show (someone) to his or her seat" mean?
to direct someone to a place to sitThe usher showed the members of the audience to their seats.
go hog-wild
What does "go hog-wild" mean?
to behave wildly The soccer fans went hog-wild when they arrived in the city for the game.

Note
What does "Note" mean?
"What" and "for" can be separated--with "for" at the end of the question:
by and large
What does "by and large" mean?
generally, on the whole By and large, we had a good meeting even though it was very short.

eat high on/off the hog
What does "eat high on/off the hog" mean?
to eat good or expensive foodWe were eating high off the hog during our ocean cruise.
bring around (someone) or bring (someone) around
What does "bring around (someone) or bring (someone) around" mean?
to bring someone for a visit I asked my friend to bring his new girlfriend around for a visit.

turps
What does "turps" mean?
turpentine
Laughter is the best medicine
What does "Laughter is the best medicine" mean?
Laughing is often helpful for healing, especially emotional healing.
tip the scales at (something)
What does "tip the scales at (something)" mean?
to weigh a certain amountThe wrestler tipped the scales at over 200 kilograms.

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