American Idioms and Expressions

Kiss My Ass Idiom

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kiss my ass
What does kiss my ass mean?
go away; drop dead (used to reject something or as a retort)
kiss my ass
What does kiss my ass mean?
go away; no way (expression of frustration, disbelief, or dismissal)

Some Random Idioms
PLO
What does "PLO" mean?
Please Leave On - used when you want to leave something on a blackboard or whiteboard Please Leave On - used when you want to leave something on a blackboard or whiteboardAlthough the teacher wrote PLO on the blackboard the information was erased during the lunch break.
crack the whip
What does "crack the whip" mean?
to try to make someone work hard or obey you by threatening themWe had to crack the whip in order to get the job finished before the weekend.
out of bounds
What does "out of bounds" mean?
to be outside the boundaries of a playing areaThe ball went out of bounds and the boys had to go over the fence to get it.
Short horse soon curried
What does "Short horse soon curried" mean?
A convenient and superficial explanation that is normally unconvincing is a short horse soon curried.
a calculated risk
What does "a calculated risk" mean?
an action that may fail but has a good chance to succeed The company took a calculated risk when they put the new computer screen on the market.

walk on air
What does "walk on air" mean?
feel happy and excitedShe has been walking on air since she heard that she passed her exams.
do a land-office business
What does "do a land-office business" mean?
to do much business in a short timeThe children are doing a land-office business by selling the cold drinks next to the stadium.
get out of hand
What does "get out of hand" mean?
to get out of control The party was beginning to get out of hand so we asked everyone to leave.

attend to (someone or something)
What does "attend to (someone or something)" mean?
to take care or deal with someone or something The doctor attended to the patient.

out of sight
What does "out of sight" mean?
to be unbelievable/stunningThe view from the tower was absolutely out of sight.

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