American Idioms and Expressions

Not Much Of (something) Idiom

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not much of (something)
What does not much of (something) mean?
to be rather bad, to be not so goodIt is not much of a hotel but I think that it will be okay for one night.

Some Random Idioms
die out
What does "die out" mean?
to die or disappear slowly until goneThe campfire slowly died out and we went to bed.
talk oneself out
What does "talk oneself out" mean?
to talk until one can talk no moreI met my friend at the coffee shop and we talked ourselves out.
bail a company out
What does "bail a company out" mean?
to help or rescue a company with financial problemsThe government bailed out the bank in order to maintain stability in the economy.
a tower of strength
What does "a tower of strength" mean?
a person who provides strong and reliable supportThe man has been a tower of strength to his sister since her husband died.
red tide
What does "red tide" mean?
menstruation; menstrual period; period
give (someone) pause to think
What does "give (someone) pause to think" mean?
to cause someone to stop and thinkThe accident on the highway gave everyone pause to think.
brain teaser
What does "brain teaser" mean?
a problem for which it is hard to find the answerMy father likes to look in the newspaper for interesting brain teasers.
crater-face
What does "crater-face" mean?
person with severe acne or scars from acne
a leading question
What does "a leading question" mean?
a question to a witness that is designed to suggest or produce the reply that is wanted by the questionerThe judge reprimanded the lawyer for continuing to ask leading questions during the trial.
Break your duck
What does "Break your duck" mean?
(UK) If you break your duck, you do something for the first time.

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