American Idioms and Expressions

Kill Off (something) Idiom

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kill off (something)
What does kill off (something) mean?		 kill or end completely, destroyThe pollution in the river has killed off all of the fish.

Some Random Idioms
change one`s mind
What does "change one`s mind" mean?		 to change one`s decision My friend changed his mind and will not go to the movie tonight.

butt heads with (someone)
What does "butt heads with (someone)" mean?		 to quarrel or argue about something with someone The man often butts heads with his boss during a meeting.

pull one`s socks up
What does "pull one`s socks up" mean?		 to make a greater effort to do something"You had better pull your socks up or you will not be able to continue working here."
ride (something) out
What does "ride (something) out" mean?		 to endure something unpleasant, to survive something safelyWe were able to ride out the bad storm by staying in a small restaurant.
konk
What does "konk" mean?		 go to sleep; fall asleep
speak up for (someone or something)
What does "speak up for (someone or something)" mean?		 to speak in favor of someone or somethingThe politician is always willing to speak up for some of the poorest people in the city.
later
What does "later" mean?		good-bye
play (someone) for (something)
What does "play (someone) for (something)" mean?		 to treat/handle someone as something elseHe was trying to play me for a fool but I could easily see what he was doing.
(one's) flesh and blood
What does "(one's) flesh and blood" mean?		 a close relative (father,daughter,brother etc.), a living human bodyThe man's own flesh and blood refused to help him when he needed money.
Queen of Hearts
What does "Queen of Hearts" mean?		 A woman who is pre-eminent in her area is a Queen of Hearts.
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