American Idioms and Expressions

Not Ones Cup Of Tea Idiom

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(not one's) cup of tea
What does (not one's) cup of tea mean?
something that one does not enjoy or do well (usually used in the negative) Going to art galleries is not my cup of tea so I think that I will stay home this evening.
(not one's) cup of tea
What does (not one's) cup of tea mean?
something that one does not enjoy or do well (usually used in the negative) Going to art galleries is not my cup of tea so I think that I will stay home this evening.


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muggle
What does "muggle" mean?
boring person; unimaginative person
put across (something)
What does "put across (something)" mean?
to make oneself understood, to communicate somethingThe speaker spends much effort trying to clearly put across what he wants to say.
in one's opinion
What does "in one's opinion" mean?
according to one's belief or judgementIn my opinion, my aunt is the best cook in the world.
fan the flames of (something)
What does "fan the flames of (something)" mean?
to make a situation worseThe speech by the labor leader fanned the flames of the protesting workers.
be down with that
What does "be down with that" mean?
idiom. agree; think similarly. I'm down with that. You'll get no argument from me.
get one's shit together
What does "get one's shit together" mean?
become organized; gather one's possessions
check into (a motel/hotel)
What does "check into (a motel/hotel)" mean?
to register at a motel or hotel We arrived at the hotel and then checked in.

Whole kit and caboodle
What does "Whole kit and caboodle" mean?
The whole kit and caboodle means 'everything' required or involved in something. ('Kaboodle' is an alternative spelling.)
paradise (on earth)
What does "paradise (on earth)" mean?
a place on earth that is as lovely as paradiseThe resort in the mountains was paradise on earth.
tipple
What does "tipple" mean?
alcoholic drink such as beer, wine, or liquor. My favorite tipple? A bit of cognac.

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