American Idioms and Expressions

Never Fear Idiom

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never fear
What does never fear mean?
do not worry"Never fear, I will finish work and meet you in time for the movie."

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short and sweet
What does "short and sweet" mean?
brief and pleasantMy visit with my parents was short and sweet.
slime bucket
What does "slime bucket" mean?
disgusting, worthless person (usually said of men)
work one's butt off
What does "work one's butt off" mean?
work very diligently. I worked my butt off on that paper and all I got was a C+.
ER
What does "ER" mean?
Emergency Room - the place in a hospital which deals with emergency situations Emergency Room - the place in a hospital which deals with emergency situationsThe victims of the accident were quickly taken to the ER.
on the trail/track of (someone or something)
What does "on the trail/track of (someone or something)" mean?
to be seeking someone or somethingThe police dogs were on the trail of the man who had robbed the bank.
whip up (something)
What does "whip up (something)" mean?
make or do something quickly or easilyIt was very late when we got home so we whipped up something to eat very quickly.
live and learn
What does "live and learn" mean?
increase one's knowledge by experienceI will have to live and learn and try not to eat so much food that I almost get sick.
have nothing to do with (someone or something)
What does "have nothing to do with (someone or something)" mean?
not be involved with someone or somethingMy aunt will have nothing to do with most members of her family.
know (something) by heart
What does "know (something) by heart" mean?
know something perfectly and from memoryI know the poem by heart.
run up
What does "run up" mean?
to add to the amount of somethingWe ran up a large bill at the department store before we went home.
golden opportunity
What does "golden opportunity" mean?
an excellent and rare opportunityThe hot weather was a golden opportunity for the ice cream seller to make money.
take out (someone)
What does "take out (someone)" mean?
to go on a date with someoneI finally had a chance to take out the new woman from my class last week.
B&E
What does "B&E" mean?
Break and Enter - a criminal act of breaking into a house or building to steal something Break and Enter - a criminal act of breaking into a house or building to steal somethingWhen I was going to university there was a B&E in my apartment.
count noses
What does "count noses" mean?
to count peopleAfter the teacher finished counting noses everyone got on the bus.

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