American Idioms and Expressions

Launch Forth (on Something) Idiom

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launch forth (on something)
What does launch forth (on something) mean?		 start out on somethingOur boss launched forth on a long criticism of how we were doing our jobs.

Some Random Idioms
eat crow
What does "eat crow" mean?		 to admit that you are mistaken or defeated Our boss was forced to eat crow when he discovered that he was totally wrong.

Duck Idioms



bound for (somewhere)
What does "bound for (somewhere)" mean?		 to be on the way somewhere or planning to go somewhere My friend was bound for college when I last met him.

tuck into (something)
What does "tuck into (something)" mean?		 to eat something with hunger and enjoymentI tucked into the meal as soon as I sat down at the table.
up for grabs
What does "up for grabs" mean?		 available for anyoneThe new championship of the city is up for grabs.
bright and early
What does "bright and early" mean?		 very earlyThe woman likes to get up bright and early every morning.
family jewels
What does "family jewels" mean?		testicles. Careful with the family jewels.
AM
What does "AM" mean?		 Amplitude Modulation - a type of radio frequency Amplitude Modulation - a type of radio frequencyWe don't listen to AM radio much because we don't like the songs that they play.
if I had my druthers
What does "if I had my druthers" mean?		 if I could do what I wanted/preferred."If I had my druthers, I'd stay home from worktoday."
poser
What does "poser" mean?		person who pretends to be what he or she is not
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