American Idioms and Expressions

Laid Back Idiom

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laid-back
What does laid-back mean?
relaxed, not worried by thingsOur teacher has a very laid-back attitude about how long we should spend preparing for our class.
laid-back
What does laid-back mean?
relaxed; at ease; unrufffled
laid-back
What does laid-back mean?
relaxed, not worried by things Our teacher is very laid-back about most things in our classroom.


Some Random Idioms
have egg on one`s face
What does "have egg on one`s face" mean?
be embarrassedHe has egg on his face after finding out about his mistake.
built like a brick shithouse
What does "built like a brick shithouse" mean?
muscular; strong in appearance; curvaceous (said of women)
get along with (someone)
What does "get along with (someone)" mean?
to have a good relationship with someone I get along with everybody in my company.

up to one's neck/ears/eyeballs (in something)
What does "up to one's neck/ears/eyeballs (in something)" mean?
having a lot of something, much involved/busy with somethingI am up to my neck in work at the moment and won't be able to attend the dinner tonight.
first and foremost
What does "first and foremost" mean?
the first and most important First and foremost, we need a new computer for our office.

thou
What does "thou" mean?
thousand (n.b.: the "th" is pronounced hard, as in "threw")
break the news (to someone)
What does "break the news (to someone)" mean?
to tell someone some information first The manager will break the news about the job transfers tomorrow.

come
What does "come" mean?
semen
soup's on
What does "soup's on" mean?
dinner is ready; dinner is on the table. Soup's on. Get it while it's hot.
as hoarse as a crow
What does "as hoarse as a crow" mean?
very hoarse The professor was as hoarse as a crow during the lecture.

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