American Idioms and Expressions

Not One Iota Idiom

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not one iota
What does not one iota mean?
not even a tiny bitThere is not one iota of truth in what that man is saying about me.
not one iota
What does not one iota mean?
not even a tiny bit"I do not like him - not one iota."
not one iota
What does not one iota mean?
not even a tiny bit There is not one iota of truth in what my boss is saying about me.

not one iota
What does not one iota mean?
not even a tiny bit "I do not like that man - not one iota."


Some Random Idioms
ASAP
What does "ASAP" mean?
As Soon As Possible As Soon As PossiblePlease finish the first draft of the letter and give it to me ASAP.
Watch grass grow
What does "Watch grass grow" mean?
If something is like watching grass grow, it is really boring.
have a vested interest in (something)
What does "have a vested interest in (something)" mean?
have a personal interest (often financial) in somethingThe mayor of the city has a vested interest in building the new stadium.
in
What does "in" mean?
fashionable, trendy
Out of your mind
What does "Out of your mind" mean?
If someone is out of the mind, they are so emotional about something that they are no longer rational.
keep to oneself
What does "keep to oneself" mean?
stay away from other peopleOur neighbor is very quiet and likes to keep to herself.
Make your blood boil
What does "Make your blood boil" mean?
If something makes your blood boil, it makes you very angry.
keep one's own counsel
What does "keep one's own counsel" mean?
to not tell other people about one's thoughts and plans Our lawyer was keeping his own counsel about how to proceed with our defense.

bring (something) to a head
What does "bring (something) to a head" mean?
to cause something to reach a point where a decision or some action is necessaryThe accident will bring the issue of safety to a head during the next meeting.
put (someone) off
What does "put (someone) off" mean?
to make someone feel uneasy, to avoid responding to someoneHe put me off with his complaints about our company.
doomed to failure
What does "doomed to failure" mean?
to be certain to failThe policy of the school was doomed to failure because nobody would support it.
Box and dice
What does "Box and dice" mean?
Box and dice means everything.

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