American Idioms and Expressions

Not Born Yesterday Idiom

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not born yesterday
What does not born yesterday mean?
to be experienced in the ways of the worldI was not born yesterday and I do not believe what the woman is saying.
not born yesterday
What does not born yesterday mean?
to be experienced in the ways of the world I was not born yesterday and I do not believe what the woman is saying.


Some Random Idioms
serious
What does "serious" mean?
excellent; nice; good
head-hunting
What does "head-hunting" mean?
search for qualified individuals to fill certain positionsThe head-hunting company has phoned me several times about getting a new job.
tax-and-spend
What does "tax-and-spend" mean?
spending freely and taxing heavilyThe government has a tax-and-spend attitude that many people do not like.
wet behind the ears
What does "wet behind the ears" mean?
to be young and inexperienced, to be new in a job or placeThe man is still wet behind the ears and does not know very much about his company.
holy shit
What does "holy shit" mean?
a strong expression of surprise, fear, or disbelief. Holy shit! I don't believe it.
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.
hands off
What does "hands off" mean?
leave alone, don`t interfereThe government decided to take a hands-off approach to the teachers during the strike.
trash
What does "trash" mean?
person of little value
jive
What does "jive" mean?
drugs

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