American Idioms and Expressions

Klutzy Idiom

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klutzy
What does klutzy mean?		 dumb; stupid; idiotic

Some Random Idioms
go so far as to say (something)
What does "go so far as to say (something)" mean?		 to put something into wordsThe company president went so far as to say that he may be leaving very soon.
joint
What does "joint" mean?		low-quality place for food or drink
Painted Jezebel
What does "Painted Jezebel" mean?		 A painted Jezebel is a scheming woman.
back in circulation
What does "back in circulation" mean?		 to be available to the public again (a library book) The books were back in circulation after we returned them to the library.

homes
What does "homes" mean?		neighbor; companion
on the money
What does "on the money" mean?		 exactly the right place/time/amount of something, exactly the right ideaOur supervisor's estimate of next year's budget is right on the money.
in pencil
What does "in pencil" mean?		 written or signed with a pencilI wrote the test in pencil so that I could erase my mistakes easily.
make an exception (for someone)
What does "make an exception (for someone)" mean?		 suspend a rule for someone for one timeThe security guard made an exception for me and allowed me to enter the parking lot after it was closed.
have a cow
What does "have a cow" mean?		 to become very angry and upset about somethingOur teacher had a cow when he discovered that nobody had prepared for the class.
hang up (something)
What does "hang up (something)" mean?		 place something on a hook/peg/hangarEveryone was forced to hang up their jackets before they entered the room.
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