American Idioms and Expressions

Make A Pass At (someone) Idiom

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make a pass at (someone)
What does make a pass at (someone) mean?
make romantic advances to someoneThe man was fired because he made a pass at one of the women who he works with.

Some Random Idioms
drop everything
What does "drop everything" mean?
to stop doing what you are doing When the fire alarm rang we dropped everything and went outside.

clap
What does "clap" mean?
gonorrhea
few and far between
What does "few and far between" mean?
not many, rareThe gas stations were few and far between on the highway through the mountains.
for certain
What does "for certain" mean?
without doubt, certainly, surelyHe will not be playing in the game tonight for certain.
out of control
What does "out of control" mean?
to be uncontrollable/wildThe soccer fans were out of control after their team won the championship.
lose sight of (something)
What does "lose sight of (something)" mean?
forget something, fail to see something"Don't lose sight of the main reason that you are planning to take the class."
g'day
What does "g'day" mean?
idiom. hello; how are you; how's it going (abbreviated from "good day" but used in all contexts). G'day, mate.
go down fighting
What does "go down fighting" mean?
to continue to struggle until one is defeatedThe politician plans to go down fighting to try to keep his job.
mess around/about
What does "mess around/about" mean?
to play around or engage in idle activityThe children were messing around in the school yard before the class began.
do time
What does "do time" mean?
to spend time in prison The man was doing time when we first heard about him.

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.
all sweetness and light
What does "all sweetness and light" mean?
to be very sweet, to be innocent and helpful The girl is all sweetness and light after she does something bad.

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