American Idioms and Expressions

Let Out (some Kind Of Sound) Idiom

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let out (some kind of sound)
What does let out (some kind of sound) mean?
make some kind of noise or soundThe dog let out a strange sound before running out of the house.

Some Random Idioms
work like a dog
What does "work like a dog" mean?
to work very hard The boy worked like a dog on his school project.

No use to man or beast
What does "No use to man or beast" mean?
If something or someone is no use to man or beast, they it or they are utterly useless.
run scared
What does "run scared" mean?
to behave as if one were going to fail/loseThe politician has been running scared in his attempt to win re-election.
fine-tooth/toothed comb
What does "fine-tooth/toothed comb" mean?
great care, careful attention so as not to miss anything We went over the room with a fine-tooth comb but we were unable to find the lost credit card.

(not) worth a cent/dime/a red cent/a plugged nickel/two cents
What does "(not) worth a cent/dime/a red cent/a plugged nickel/two cents" mean?
to be not worth anything, to be not of any valueThe antique desk is not worth a dime although everyone thinks it is very valuable.
Armchair critic
What does "Armchair critic" mean?
An armchair critic is someone who offers advice but never shows that they could actually do any better.
sweat
What does "sweat" mean?
anxiously await results
Go play in traffic
What does "Go play in traffic" mean?
This is used as a way of telling someone to go away.

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