American Idioms and Expressions

Kiss And Tell Idiom

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kiss and tell What does kiss and tell mean?	participate in something private and then tell others about it	I don't trust her because she is the kind of person who will kiss and tell.
kiss and tell What does kiss and tell mean?	to participate in something private and then tell others about it	I do not trust the girl because she is the kind of person who will kiss and tell.
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el cheapo What does "el cheapo" mean?	cheap, inexpensive

fly off the handle What does "fly off the handle" mean?	to become angry	My friend flew off the handle when he saw the bill for the meal.
falsies What does "falsies" mean?	artificially enlarged breasts (either through surgery or padding).	Nice falsies on her, but I'd rather have the real thing.
Your call What does "Your call" mean?	If something is your call, it is up to you to make a decision on the matter.
seller's market What does "seller's market" mean?	a situation where there are more buyers of a product/service than sellers so the sellers have an advantage	It was a seller's market for houses and the houses were increasing in value.
on (someone`s) coat-tails What does "on (someone`s) coat-tails" mean?	as a result of someone else doing something	The woman was elected to city council on her husband`s coat-tails.
on the point of (doing something) What does "on the point of (doing something)" mean?	to be ready to start doing something	We were on the point of buying a new car when we changed our minds.

afraid of one's own shadow What does "afraid of one's own shadow" mean?	to be easily frightened	The small dog is afraid of his own shadow. after Idioms
in the loop What does "in the loop" mean?	idiom. involved; connected; aware of what is going on
mark down (a price) What does "mark down (a price)" mean?	lower the price of something	The store decided to mark down the prices of their winter coats.
make do with (something) What does "make do with (something)" mean?	substitute one thing for another	If there is no cream for the coffee we will have to make do with milk.

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