American Idioms and Expressions

Nip And Tuck Idiom

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nip and tuck
What does nip and tuck mean?
evenly matched, almost evenThey were running nip and tuck but he finally won the race in the end.
nip and tuck
What does nip and tuck mean?
almost even or tied almost even or tiedThe two horses were running nip and tuck for most of the race but finally the younger horse won the race.
nip and tuck
What does nip and tuck mean?
evenly matched, almost even They were going nip and tuck but the younger man finally won the race.

nip and tuck
What does nip and tuck mean?
very close in a race or competition, almost even The two horses were running nip and tuck for most of the race but finally the younger horse won the race.


Some Random Idioms
eat like a horse
What does "eat like a horse" mean?
to eat a large amount of food I usually eat like a horse after I work hard all day.

keep (someone) out of one's hair
What does "keep (someone) out of one's hair" mean?
to keep someone from annoying or bothering youWe tried hard to keep the little boy out of our hair while we were preparing for the wedding.
eat on the run
What does "eat on the run" mean?
to eat while going somewhere in a hurry We often have to eat on the run during the day.

earful
What does "earful" mean?
a scolding, much talking in the form of complaints The man gave his daughter an earful when she came home late.

not know shit about
What does "not know shit about" mean?
be ignorant; be unaware or useless
topsy-turvy
What does "topsy-turvy" mean?
to be upside down, to be in disarrayMy apartment was topsy-turvy so I stayed home to clean it up.
out of sight
What does "out of sight" mean?
to be unbelievable/stunningThe view from the tower was absolutely out of sight.
Look on the bright side
What does "Look on the bright side" mean?
If you look on the bright side, you try to see things in an optimistic way, especially when something has gone wrong.
rest assured
What does "rest assured" mean?
to be assured, to be certain"You can rest assured that I will be at work early every morning this week."
kiss my ass
What does "kiss my ass" mean?
go away; drop dead (used to reject something or as a retort)
expert witness
What does "expert witness" mean?
an expert or specialist whose opinions are used as evidence in a trial or hearingThe lawyer called in an expert witness to discuss the handwriting of the accused man.
spike
What does "spike" mean?
put alcohol into a non-alcoholic drink. Who spiked the punch?

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