American Idioms and Expressions

Not For A Moment Idiom

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not for a moment
What does not for a moment mean?
not at all, neverI did not for a moment believe what the man was saying.
not for a moment
What does not for a moment mean?
not at all, never I did not for a moment believe what the man was saying.


Some Random Idioms
shut the door on (something)
What does "shut the door on (something)" mean?
to terminate/exclude/obstruct somethingThe bad behavior of the employees shut the door on any future permission to let them have a party at the company.
razz
What does "razz" mean?
tease; taunt
break out
What does "break out" mean?
to become widespread suddenly An influenza epidemic broke out last month.
A fire broke out in the old building.

play footsie with (someone)
What does "play footsie with (someone)" mean?
to touch the feet of someone under the table while flirtingThe couple in the restaurant were playing footsie during their dinner.
be off on the wrong foot
What does "be off on the wrong foot" mean?
to start something under bad circumstances I tried to talk to my new neighbor but it seems that we are off on the wrong foot already.

off campus
What does "off campus" mean?
at a different location than the grounds of a college or universityMost of the students went to a restaurant off campus when they had the chance.
edge out (someone) or edge (someone) out
What does "edge out (someone) or edge (someone) out" mean?
to win a competition against someone and get a job or position I was able to edge out the other applicants to get the job.

stick one's nose into (something)
What does "stick one's nose into (something)" mean?
to interfere with something, to be nosey about somethingI wish that my neighbor would stop sticking his nose into my business.

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