American Idioms and Expressions

Odd Man Out Idiom

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odd man out
What does odd man out mean?
an unusual person or thingI always feel that I am the odd man out when I go with my coworkers to a restaurant.
odd man out
What does odd man out mean?
an unusual person, a person who is different, a person who is left out of a group for some reason The boy is always the odd man out at the park.


Some Random Idioms
cozy up to
What does "cozy up to" mean?
become very close to someone in order to get something
bug-eyed
What does "bug-eyed" mean?
to be wide-eyed with surprise The little boy was bug-eyed when he got a new bicycle for his birthday.

eager beaver
What does "eager beaver" mean?
someone who works very hard and is very enthusiasticThe young girl was an eager beaver and always came to class before the other students.
Spanish practices
What does "Spanish practices" mean?
Unauthorized working methods that benefit those who follow them are Spanish practices.
bounce
What does "bounce" mean?
throw someone out (usually from a bar or similar establishment)
Head south
What does "Head south" mean?
If something head south, it begins to fail or start going bad.'The project proceeded well for the first two months, but then it headed south.'
dig in one's heels
What does "dig in one's heels" mean?
to refuse to change one's mind or course of actionThe man decided to dig in his heels and refuse to accept the offer to settle the dispute.
a matter of record
What does "a matter of record" mean?
a fact or event that is kept officially as a legal recordIt was a matter of record how much the mayor had spent on the foreign trip.

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