American Idioms and Expressions

Make Little Of (someone Or Something) Idiom

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make little of (someone or something)
What does make little of (someone or something) mean?
minimize someone or something, belittle someone or somethingMy friend often makes little of the fact that he borrows money and then does not pay it back quickly.

Some Random Idioms
keep books
What does "keep books" mean?
to keep records of money that is gained or spent The new sales manager does not know how to keep books and he makes many mistakes.

get on (someone`s) nerves
What does "get on (someone`s) nerves" mean?
to irritate someoneThe woman's constant complaining is beginning to get on my nerves.
divide and conquer
What does "divide and conquer" mean?
to split an opposing side into two groups so that you can win against them The government was trying to divide and conquer the opposition parties.

burn a hole in one`s pocket
What does "burn a hole in one`s pocket" mean?
to stimulate someone to spend money quicklyThe money was burning a hole in the man's pocket when he decided to go to the casino.
Up the duff
What does "Up the duff" mean?
(UK) If a woman is up the duff, she's pregnant.
big enchilada
What does "big enchilada" mean?
the biggest and most important thing or person The new accounting manager is the big enchilada in our company.

not made of money
What does "not made of money" mean?
to not have a lot of moneyMy father always says that he is not made of money when I ask him to give me some.
Big picture
What does "Big picture" mean?
The big picture of something is the overall perspective or objective, not the fine detail.

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