American Idioms and Expressions

Make Mincemeat Out Of (someone) Idiom

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make mincemeat out of (someone)
What does make mincemeat out of (someone) mean?
beat someone upThe boxer made mincemeat out of his opponent during the boxing match.

Some Random Idioms
palm (something) off on (someone)
What does "palm (something) off on (someone)" mean?
to deceive someone by a trick or a lie, to sell or give something by trickingThe man palmed off his old television set as one that was new and reliable.
get out of here
What does "get out of here" mean?
no way; that can't be right; that's wrong
in charge of something
What does "in charge of something" mean?
to be responsible for an activity or group of peopleOur teacher is in charge of selling tickets for the school dance.
ring true
What does "ring true" mean?
to sound or seem true or likelyThe predictions by the scientists are beginning to ring true.
spot
What does "spot" mean?
club; nightclub; nigth spot. Where's a good spot to hang out around here?
two-time (someone)
What does "two-time (someone)" mean?
to cheat on one's partner by seeing someone elseThe couple separated when the man began to two-time his wife.
MSc
What does "MSc" mean?
Master of Science Master of ScienceThe woman has an MSc in computer science and has been able to find a job easily.
Sure-fire
What does "Sure-fire" mean?
If something is sure-fire, it is certain to succeed. ('Surefire' is also used.)

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