American Idioms and Expressions

Lost In The Shuffle Idiom

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lost in the shuffle
What does lost in the shuffle mean?
be overlooked in a confused or crowded situation be overlooked in a confused or crowded situationWhen we moved to a new office all of our sales receipts were lost in the shuffle of the move
lost in the shuffle
What does lost in the shuffle mean?
to be overlooked in a confused or crowded situation When we moved to a new office all of our sales receipts were lost in the shuffle during the move.


Some Random Idioms
talk through one`s hat
What does "talk through one`s hat" mean?
to say something without knowing or understanding the facts Our supervisor is talking through his hat and does not know what he is talking about.

do a double take
What does "do a double take" mean?
to look again in surprise at someone or somethingThe girl did a double take when she saw her old boyfriend with another woman.
Spot on
What does "Spot on" mean?
If something is spot on, it is exactly right.
cheesed off
What does "cheesed off" mean?
to be annoyed I was cheesed off that I would not be able to go away for the weekend.

go down
What does "go down" mean?
happen; occur; take place
as easy as ABC
What does "as easy as ABC" mean?
very easyLearning how to use a computer was as easy as ABC for the children.
(the) third degree
What does "(the) third degree" mean?
detailed questioningThe boy's mother gave him the third degree when he came home late last night.
go over with a bang
What does "go over with a bang" mean?
to succeed in a spectacular wayThe opening ceremony went over with a bang and everybody was very happy.
out of the corner of one's eye
What does "out of the corner of one's eye" mean?
with a quick glance at somethingI saw the big truck coming toward me out of the corner of my eye.
Perish the thought
What does "Perish the thought" mean?
Perish the thought is an expression meaning that you really hope something will not happen.
pokey
What does "pokey" mean?
prison; jail
fast-track
What does "fast-track" mean?
move something or somebody quicky through an organization or situation

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