American Idioms and Expressions

Land Up (somewhere Or In Some Situation) Idiom

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land up (somewhere or in some situation)
What does land up (somewhere or in some situation) mean?
come to be in a certain place or situationWe landed up in the suburbs although we were trying to go downtown.

Some Random Idioms
at the present time
What does "at the present time" mean?
now, at presentAt the present time there are no extra helpers available.
divide (something) fifty-fifty
What does "divide (something) fifty-fifty" mean?
to divide something into two equal partsWe divided the money that we won fifty-fifty.
fit (someone) to a T
What does "fit (someone) to a T" mean?
to suit a person very well My cousin's new job fits her to a T.

down the line
What does "down the line" mean?
straight ahead, in the future There will be many changes in our company down the line.

throw one's hands up in horror
What does "throw one's hands up in horror" mean?
to be shocked, to raise one's hands in fright The girl threw her hands up in horror when she saw the injured dog.

Not cricket
What does "Not cricket" mean?
(UK) If something is not cricket, it is unfair.
Spend like a sailor
What does "Spend like a sailor" mean?
Someone who spends their money wildly spends like a sailor.
freak
What does "freak" mean?
frequency (for radio communications)
(on the) spur of the moment
What does "(on the) spur of the moment" mean?
suddenlyWe decided to go to Hong Kong on the spur of the moment.
big cheese/gun/wheel
What does "big cheese/gun/wheel" mean?
an important person, a leader The new director was a big wheel in his previous company.

stat
What does "stat" mean?
immediately. Get him to the ER stat.
eary-bird special
What does "eary-bird special" mean?
meal at reduced price in a restaurant for patrons who arrive early

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