American Idioms and Expressions

Ocean(s) Of (something) Idiom

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ocean(s) of (something)
What does ocean(s) of (something) mean?
a very large amount of somethingThere was oceans of food at the party.

Some Random Idioms
nothing if not (something)
What does "nothing if not (something)" mean?
without doubt, certainlyHe is nothing if not punctual. He has never been late in his seven years with this company.
have clean hands
What does "have clean hands" mean?
to be guiltlessThe man claims to have clean hands in the affair regarding the stolen goods.
on a shoestring
What does "on a shoestring" mean?
with little money to spend, on a very low budgetMy cousin started his business on a shoestring but now it is very successful.
Tall story
What does "Tall story" mean?
A tall story is one that is untrue and unbelievable.
dirt
What does "dirt" mean?
scandal; story with sordid details
ditzy
What does "ditzy" mean?
person who is spacey, flakey, or absentminded (usually applied to women)
It cost an arm and a leg
What does "It cost an arm and a leg" mean?
If something costs an arm and a leg, it is very expensive indeed.
put the blame on (someone)
What does "put the blame on (someone)" mean?
to blame someoneThe teacher put the blame on the young boys for breaking the school desks.
build a case (against someone)
What does "build a case (against someone)" mean?
gather the evidence needed to make a legal case against someoneThe legal team was working hard to build a case against the suspected car thief.

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