American Idioms and Expressions

Not A Bit Idiom

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not a bit
What does not a bit mean?
none at allI had not a bit of free time last weekend.
not a bit
What does not a bit mean?
none at all I had not a bit of free time last weekend.


Some Random Idioms
champ at the bit
What does "champ at the bit" mean?
to be ready and anxious to do something Everybody was champing at the bit to start taking the exam.

whiz
What does "whiz" mean?
capable person; talented person
Your sins will find you out
What does "Your sins will find you out" mean?
This idiom means that things you do wrong will become known.
put (someone) down for (something)
What does "put (someone) down for (something)" mean?
to put someone's name on a list of people who volunteer to do something/give money for something/wait for somethingThe salesman put me down for one of the new cars that will soon arrive at the car dealership.
air one`s dirty linen in public
What does "air one`s dirty linen in public" mean?
to discuss one`s private quarrels or problems in the presence of othersThe man does not like his wife to air his dirty linen in public when they are with friends.
as if
What does "as if" mean?
a strong expression of disbelief said in response to something that is false but the speaker wishes were true. Go on a date with him. As if!
Run off your feet
What does "Run off your feet" mean?
If you are run off your feet, you are extremely busy and don't have enough time to do everything.
turn beet-red
What does "turn beet-red" mean?
to become red in the face because you are embarrassed The girl turned beet-red when her friend asked about her boyfriend.

All and sundry
What does "All and sundry" mean?
This idiom is a way of emphasising 'all', like saying 'each and every one'.
cave in to (someone or something)
What does " cave in to (someone or something)" mean?
to surrender one's opposition to someone or something The company caved in to the union`s demand for more money.

more and more
What does "more and more" mean?
increasingly, an increasing numberMore and more people are buying laptop computers.

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