American Idioms and Expressions

No Two Ways About It Idiom

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no two ways about it
What does no two ways about it mean?
no choice about it"No two ways about it, you must do your homework and go to bed now."
no two ways about it
What does no two ways about it mean?
no choice about it "No two ways about it, you must do your homework and go to bed now."


Some Random Idioms
talk a blue streak
What does "talk a blue streak" mean?
to talk very much and very rapidlyThe woman who sat behind me in the airplane talked a blue streak from when I first sat down.
have a soft spot in one's heart (for someone or something)
What does "have a soft spot in one's heart (for someone or something)" mean?
to be fond of someone or somethingMy grandfather always had a soft spot in his heart for his youngest daughter.
phone sex
What does "phone sex" mean?
sexual activity over the telephone
all manner of (someone or something)
What does "all manner of (someone or something)" mean?
all types of people or things There were all manner of people at the party.

ask for (something)
What does "ask for (something)" mean?
to deserve something, to receive just punishment for something The boy is asking for some kind of punishment for what he is doing.

leave (something) on
What does "leave (something) on" mean?
leave something running or operatingI always leave the lights on when I am working around the house.
bonehead
What does "bonehead" mean?
dumb, stubborn person. He's a total bonehead. Can't even get his work done.
feel put upon
What does "feel put upon" mean?
to feel that someone is taking unfair advantage of youMy sister always feels put upon when her husband's friends visit.
in the works
What does "in the works" mean?
to be in preparation, to be in the process of being planned or developed The camera company has a new camera in the works but nobody knows about it.

pop
What does "pop" mean?
father; dad; daddy (older expression, not used much anymore)

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