American Idioms and Expressions

Not In The Same League With (someone Or Something) Idiom

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not in the same league with (someone or something)
What does not in the same league with (someone or something) mean?
to be not anywhere nearly as good as someone or somethingThe new coach is not in the same league as the coach who we had last season.

Some Random Idioms
fall through
What does "fall through" mean?
to fail, to be ruined, to not happenThe deal for the new machinery fell through and we will have to look for another supplier.
go over (someone's) head
What does "go over (someone's) head" mean?
to be too difficult for someone to understandThe explanation of how to operate the machinery went over my head.
neck and neck
What does "neck and neck" mean?
exactly even in a race or contest The two horses were neck and neck at the end of the race.

a mine of information
What does "a mine of information" mean?
someone or something that is full of informationThe old man was a mine of information when we were writing about the history of the town.
for sure
What does "for sure" mean?
without doubt, certainly, surely I will go to the movie with you for sure next week.

second a motion
What does "second a motion" mean?
to formally agree with a proposal in a meeting I seconded the motion to start one hour early every morning during the summer.

gults
What does "gults" mean?
gluteus maximus muscles (buttocks muscles)
in one's salad days
What does "in one's salad days" mean?
in one's youthIn her salad days my mother was a very good dancer.
touch a sore spot/point
What does "touch a sore spot/point" mean?
to mention a sensitive matter that will upset someoneI touched a sore spot when I began to talk about my friend's problems at work.
few and far between
What does "few and far between" mean?
not many, rare, unusual The gas stations were few and far between on the mountain highway.

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