American Idioms and Expressions

Just In Case (something Happens) Idiom

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just in case (something happens)
What does just in case (something happens) mean?		 if something happensI plan to take my umbrella just in case it rains today.

Some Random Idioms
a leading question
What does "a leading question" mean?		 a question to a witness that is designed to suggest or produce the reply that is wanted by the questioner The judge criticized the lawyer for asking leading questions during the trial.

down-at-the-heels
What does "down-at-the-heels" mean?		 poorly dressed, looking poorA man who looked down-at-the-heels came to the small cafe for dinner.
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.
Rain on your parade
What does "Rain on your parade" mean?		 If someone rains on your parade, they ruin your pleasure or your plans.
totalled
What does "totalled" mean?		 wrecked; demolished; destroyed
Major league
What does "Major league" mean?		 Something major league is very important.
off one`s rocker
What does "off one`s rocker" mean?		 to be crazyHe must be off his rocker if he thinks that he can spend much money and not have financial problems.
turn tail
What does "turn tail" mean?		 to run away from trouble or danger We decided to turn tail and leave the restaurant before there was an argument.

(not) in so many words
What does "(not) in so many words" mean?		 (not) exactly, (not) explicitlyMy teacher told me about the problems in our class but not in so many words.

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