American Idioms and Expressions

No Ifs, Ands, Or Buts About It Idiom

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no ifs, ands, or buts about it
What does no ifs, ands, or buts about it mean?		 absolutely no discussion or doubts about something"You are going to bed now - no ifs, ands, or buts about it," said the mother to her child.

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break down (something) or break (something) down
What does "break down (something) or break (something) down" mean?		 to analyze something We must break down these figures for further study.

to pieces
What does "to pieces" mean?		 very much, greatlyThe man loves his little girl to pieces.
cutter
What does "cutter" mean?		a person who enters a line ahead of other people
get the nod
What does "get the nod" mean?		 to be chosen for somethingMy favorite candidate got the nod to represent us in the election.
in the flesh
What does "in the flesh" mean?		 really present, in personI finally was able to see my favorite movie actor in the flesh.
just in case (something happens)
What does "just in case (something happens)" mean?		 if something happensI plan to take my umbrella just in case it rains today.
eat one`s words
What does "eat one`s words" mean?		 to admit being wrong in something that one has said The worker was forced to eat his words after his boss proved that he was wrong.

sue me
What does "sue me" mean?		 idiom. retort said to reject or dismiss somebody's statement. You say you don't like it? So sue me.
bring about (something) or bring (something) about
What does "bring about (something) or bring (something) about" mean?		 to make something happen The company president worked hard to bring about change in his company.

wait with bated breath
What does "wait with bated breath" mean?		 wait anxiously for somethingI waited with bated breath for the results of my exams.

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