American Idioms and Expressions

None Other Than (someone) Idiom

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none other than (someone)
What does none other than (someone) mean?		 the very person (that one may be talking/thinking about)I went to the airport and I saw none other than the president of our company.

Some Random Idioms
spread like wildfire
What does "spread like wildfire" mean?		 to spread rapidly and without controlThe panic over the bad drinking water spread like wildfire throughout the city.
on (someone or something's) last legs
What does "on (someone or something's) last legs" mean?		 to be almost worn out or finishedMy computer is on its last legs and soon I will have to buy another one.
in charge of (someone or something)
What does "in charge of (someone or something)" mean?		 to be in control of someone or something, to be responsible for someone or something My sister has been in charge of buying supplies at her company for many years.

baster baby
What does "baster baby" mean?		baby resulting from artificial insemination
pit (someone or something) against (someone or something)
What does "pit (someone or something) against (someone or something)" mean?		 to set one group/person against anotherThe fight over the new shopping center pit the property owners against the local businesses.
easy-going
What does "easy-going" mean?		 to be tolerant and relaxed Our boss has a very easy-going management style.

play second fiddle to (someone)
What does "play second fiddle to (someone)" mean?		 to be second in importance to someoneHe has been playing second fiddle to his boss for many years and has finally decided to change jobs.
Go to your head
What does "Go to your head" mean?		 If something goes to your head, it makes you feel vain. If alcohol goes to your head, it makes you feel drunk quickly.
a known quantity
What does "a known quantity" mean?		 someone or something that is known and understoodThe new employee is a known quantity in our office because he worked here before.
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