American Idioms and Expressions

Keep One`s Nose Out Of (something) Idiom

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keep one`s nose out of (something)
What does keep one`s nose out of (something) mean?
to not become involved in something or in someone else's businessI wish that our secretary would keep her nose out of my personal affairs.

Some Random Idioms
crap
What does "crap" mean?
nonsense; rubbish; foolish talk or ideas
not just a pretty face
What does "not just a pretty face" mean?
to be intelligent and capable and not just good-looking or prettyThe woman is not just a pretty face. She is very smart.
to pony up
What does "to pony up" mean?
to payIt is time for my friend to pony up and pay for the exercise equipment that he bought from me.
get the sack
What does "get the sack" mean?
to be fired from a jobI told the employee that if he does not change his work habits he will get the sack.
have had it up to here with (someone or something)
What does "have had it up to here with (someone or something)" mean?
have reached the end of one's endurance or toleranceThe teacher has had it up to here with the bad behavior of the students.
rep
What does "rep" mean?
reputation. Don't mess with my rep. I worked hard for it.
puss
What does "puss" mean?
face; a person's face
hustler
What does "hustler" mean?
swindler; someone who deceives people out of money
out of whack
What does "out of whack" mean?
to be crazy/silly, to be out of adjustment or orderMy DVD player is out of whack and I can't use it at all.
beside oneself (with something)
What does "beside oneself (with something)" mean?
to be very upset or excited about somethinghe boy was beside himself with joy after winning the contest.
look good on paper
What does "look good on paper" mean?
something appears to be a good plan (but maybe not in actual practice)My supervisor's plan looks good on paper but in reality I don't think that it will be successful.
land of Nod
What does "land of Nod" mean?
sleepI entered the land of Nod as soon as my head hit the pillow.

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