American Idioms and Expressions

Make Mincemeat Out Of Someone Or Something Idiom

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make mincemeat out of (someone or something)
What does make mincemeat out of (someone or something) mean?
to beat up or destroy someone or something The older boxer made mincemeat out of the young boxer.


Some Random Idioms
fold one's hands
What does "fold one's hands" mean?
to bring one's hands together so that they are palm to palm with the fingers interlockingThe students folded their hands and sat quietly on their chairs.
have the blues
What does "have the blues" mean?
to be sad or depressed The man next door seems to have the blues.

back on one`s feet
What does "back on one`s feet" mean?
to return to good financial or physical health My friend is back on his feet after his company went out of business.

talk (someone) into (doing something)
What does "talk (someone) into (doing something)" mean?
to persuade someone to agree to do something, to persuade someone to do somethingMy friend talked her father into lending her the family car.
radical
What does "radical" mean?
excellent; good
food for thought
What does "food for thought" mean?
something to think about, something that provides mental stimulation The advice from the bank manager was food for thought when I made my financial plan.
die laughing
What does "die laughing" mean?
to laugh very loud and hard We almost died laughing when we saw the movie.

fill out (something) or fill (something) out
What does "fill out (something) or fill (something) out" mean?
to write down the facts that are required (in a report or form etc.) We must fill out the forms before we can have an interview for the job.

bite off more than one can chew
What does "bite off more than one can chew" mean?
to try to do or eat more than you can manage I bit off more than I can chew when I began to work in the evening.

all is fair in love and war
What does "all is fair in love and war" mean?
anything that you do in love or in war can be excusedAll is fair in love and war the man thought when he asked his colleague for a date.
cherry
What does "cherry" mean?
novice; newbie; inexperienced person

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