American Idioms and Expressions

Let Go With (something) Idiom

This database is a comprehensive collection of all the American idioms and slang available. American Idioms are many and varied. We hope you enjoy our collection. We are adding more all the time. .

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let go with (something)
What does let go with (something) mean?
shout something outThe child let go with a loud scream when he saw the dog.

Some Random Idioms
run off copies of (something)
What does "run off copies of (something)" mean?
to produce copies with a printing press or a copy machineWe ran off many copies of the poster for the festival.
stick around
What does "stick around" mean?
to stay or wait nearby for somethingWe decided to stick around after the game and talk for awhile.
turn the trick
What does "turn the trick" mean?
to bring about the result that one wants, to succeed in what one plans to do"That will turn the trick," I said as my friend found the correct tool to fix the kitchen sink.
not know the first thing about (someone or something)
What does "not know the first thing about (someone or something)" mean?
to not know anything about someone or somethingI do not know the first thing about carpets so we asked a specialist to repair the carpet in our apartment.
by the sweat of one's brow
What does "by the sweat of one's brow" mean?
by one's hard work or effortThe restaurant owner built his business by the sweat of his brow.
once in a while
What does "once in a while" mean?
occasionally; from time to time.A: "Would you like coffee or tea?"B: "Coffee, please. I drink tea once in a while, but Igenerally drink coffee."
snow
What does "snow" mean?
deception; con
in horror
What does "in horror" mean?
with intense shock or disgustI watched in horror as the cars crashed into the truck that had stopped.
get a load off one's feet
What does "get a load off one's feet" mean?
to sit down and relaxI sat down and tried to get a load off my feet.
close at hand
What does "close at hand" mean?
to be within reachThe day that the new coach would be chosen was now close at hand.
Green fingers
What does "Green fingers" mean?
(UK) Someone with green fingers has a talent for gardening.

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