American Idioms and Expressions

Let (something) Loose Idiom

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let (something) loose
What does let (something) loose mean?
set something free, release something being heldThey decided to let the injured bird loose in the park.

Some Random Idioms
up and about
What does "up and about" mean?
recovered from an illnessHe has been up and about for a couple of days since he left the hospital.
in style
What does "in style" mean?
in fashion, fashionableRecently, the clothes that my sister wears are not in style.
hard feelings
What does "hard feelings" mean?
anger; animosity; bitter feelings.A: "I'm sorry that Jim got the job instead ofyou."B: "I have no hard feelings toward him; I know that he hadstronger qualifications."
double time
What does "double time" mean?
two times one's regular wages for working beyond one's normal hours The man worked on the national holiday and received double time for his work.

as easy as duck soup
What does "as easy as duck soup" mean?
very easy, requiring no effort Convincing the man to buy the car was as easy as duck soup.

rally
What does "rally" mean?
have a party or hold an event
give a little
What does "give a little" mean?
to compromise during a negotiationWe know that we will be forced to give a little if we want to complete the negotiations.
fill in for (someone)
What does "fill in for (someone)" mean?
to replace someone temporarily My friend is filling in for the librarian this week.

crack of dawn
What does "crack of dawn" mean?
daybreak, early in the morningWe got up at the crack of dawn to go fishing.
eat out
What does "eat out" mean?
to eat a meal in a restaurant My aunt and uncle eat out often at nice restaurants.

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