American Idioms and Expressions

Light Out (for Somewhere) Idiom

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light out (for somewhere)
What does light out (for somewhere) mean?		 depart quickly for somewhereWe woke up early and prepared to light out for our first day of adventure.

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Cheap shot
What does "Cheap shot" mean?		 A cheap shot is an unprincipled criticism.
time to cruise
What does "time to cruise" mean?		 idiom. time to depart, leave, or go
close one's eyes to (something)
What does "close one's eyes to (something)" mean?		 to ignore something The teacher closed her eyes to the misbehavior of the students.

go to pieces
What does "go to pieces" mean?		 to lose one's self-controlThe woman went to pieces when she learned about her father`s death.
drag one's heels
What does "drag one's heels" mean?		 to act slowly or reluctantlyThe government dragged their heels in talks with the union about the new contract.
have the gift of the gab
What does "have the gift of the gab" mean?		 be able to talk and use language easilyMy sister has the gift of the gab and is able to talk to others easily.
hell on earth
What does "hell on earth" mean?		 a very unpleasant situationThe hot weather made the small town hell on earth.
rake in the money
What does "rake in the money" mean?		 to make a lot of moneyMy cousin's new pizza franchise has been raking in the money since it opened.
throw cold water on (something)
What does "throw cold water on (something)" mean?		 to discourage/forbid somethingMy boss quickly threw cold water on my plan to go to New York City on a business trip.
score
What does "score" mean?		summary of information such as news, weather, or sports
MMPORPG
What does "MMPORPG" mean?		 massively multiplayer online role playing game (e.g.: World of Warcraft)
mickey mouse
What does "mickey mouse" mean?		nonsense; rubbish; foolish talk or ideas
live and let live
What does "live and let live" mean?		 don't unnecessarily make things difficult;
do as you wish and let others do as they wish. 		"I'm not going to criticize Alice's family justbecause their habits are a little strange. My motto is 'Live and let live.'"
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