American Idioms and Expressions

No Skin Off (someone's) Teeth Idiom

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no skin off (someone's) teeth
What does no skin off (someone's) teeth mean?
of no interest/concern/trouble to someoneIt is no skin off my teeth whether my friend come's to the restaurant with us or not.

Some Random Idioms
a milestone in someone's life
What does "a milestone in someone's life" mean?
a very important event or point in one's lifeThe high school graduation ceremony was a milestone in the young woman's life.
bet one`s boots
What does "bet one`s boots" mean?
to bet everything that one has I will bet my boots that my friend will not have enough money to go on a holiday.

rake off (some money)
What does "rake off (some money)" mean?
to steal a portion of a payment/moneyThe cashiers were raking off some of the money from the store.
rag
What does "rag" mean?
clothing in general (of any quality)
make time with (someone)
What does "make time with (someone)" mean?
flirt with someoneThe man was trying to make time with the waitress in the restaurant.
go hand in hand (with something)
What does "go hand in hand (with something)" mean?
to be closely related and must be considered together The change in school hours goes hand in hand with the new policy regarding class sizes.

have one's nose in (something)
What does "have one's nose in (something)" mean?
to have unwelcome interest in something, to have impolite curiosity about something My boss always has his nose in the business of other people and he is not very well-liked.

birds and bees
What does "birds and bees" mean?
the facts about sex and birth The woman told her daughter about the birds and the bees during the summer holidays.

Cheat death
What does "Cheat death" mean?
If someone cheats death, they narrowly avoid a major problem or accident.
shut up (someone or something)
What does "shut up (someone or something)" mean?
to confine someone or somethingWe always shut up our dog in the house when the postal worker comes.
It's your funeral
What does "It's your funeral" mean?
The other person has made a decision that you think is bad. However, it is their choice; it is their funeral.

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