American Idioms and Expressions

Meet One's End/death Idiom

This database is a comprehensive collection of all the American idioms and slang available. American Idioms are many and varied. We hope you enjoy our collection. We are adding more all the time. .

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meet one's end/death
What does meet one's end/death mean?		 dieThe elderly man met his death in an accident while walking across the street.

Some Random Idioms
in addition to (something)
What does "in addition to (something)" mean?		 additionally, furtherIn addition to a degree in history my friend also has a degree in economics.
If the cap fits, wear it
What does "If the cap fits, wear it" mean?		 This idiom means that if the description is correct, then it is describing the truth, often when someone is being criticised. ('If the shoe fits, wear it' is an alternative)
out in left field
What does "out in left field" mean?		 offbeat, unusual (as in the back and left side of a baseball field) offbeat, unusual (as in the back and left side of a baseball field)Our teacher's ideas are usually out in left field and everyone is surprised to hear them.
Walls have ears
What does "Walls have ears" mean?		 Someone may hear us."Walls have ears and you should think carefully about what you say when you are talking about your co-workers."
take one's eye off the ball
What does "take one's eye off the ball" mean?		 fail to keep one's attention focused on the ball or the matter at hand fail to keep one's attention focused on the ball or the matter at handHe took his eye off the ball for only a second and the other team quickly scored a goal.
John Doe
What does "John Doe" mean?		 a name used for an unknown/average personThe application forms use the name "John Doe" as the name of a person who is applying for something.
carry on
What does " carry on" mean?		 to conduct, to hold I tried hard to carry on a conversation in the noisy restaurant.

carry out (something) or carry (something) out

- to do somethin

have an ear for (something)
What does "have an ear for (something)" mean?		 have the ability to learn music or languagesMy cousin has an ear for music and is a very good musician.
eat (someone) out of house and home
What does "eat (someone) out of house and home" mean?		 to eat much food in someone's homeThe two teenage boys were eating their parents out of house and home.
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