American Idioms and Expressions

Neither Hide Nor Hair Of (someone Or Something) Idiom

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neither hide nor hair of (someone or something)
What does neither hide nor hair of (someone or something) mean?
no sign or indication of someone or somethingI have seen neither hide nor hair of my friend recently.

Some Random Idioms
get at (something)
What does "get at (something)" mean?
to mean something I do not know what our boss was trying to get at during the meeting.

fact of the matter
What does "fact of the matter" mean?
the truth is, the most important thing is The fact of the matter is that we must finish the project this week.

bright-eyed and bushy-tailed
What does "bright-eyed and bushy-tailed" mean?
to be very cheerful and eager (like a squirrel with bright eyes and a bushy tail) The children were bright-eyed and bushy-tailed when they woke up in the morning.

have a yellow streak
What does "have a yellow streak" mean?
to be cowardlyThe man has a yellow streak and he will not defend you if you are having a problem.
off-the-cuff
What does "off-the-cuff" mean?
without preparationOur boss made a great off-the-cuff speech at the party last night.
Same old, same old
What does "Same old, same old" mean?
When nothing changes, it's the same old, same old.
shellacked
What does "shellacked" mean?
defeated; beaten (often in a game or other contest)
can't stomach (someone or something)
What does "can't stomach (someone or something)" mean?
dislike someone or something very muchI can't stomach the new woman who I have to work with.
wear thin
What does "wear thin" mean?
grow less interesting or believableHis excuses began to wear thin after he kept using them again and again.
take up the slack
What does "take up the slack" mean?
idiom. make up for a lack of time or effort due to other people
Mince words
What does "Mince words" mean?
If people mince words, or mince their words, they don't say what they really mean clearly.
On your toes
What does "On your toes" mean?
Someone on his or her toes is alert and ready to go.
in deep water
What does "in deep water" mean?
in a serious situation, in troubleThe boy is in deep water because of his problems at school.

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