Of The Old School Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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of the old school What does of the old school mean?	to have attitudes from the past which are no longer popular	Our teacher's attitudes are of the old school and are not often found these days.
of the old school What does of the old school mean?	attitudes from the past which are no longer popular	Our teacher's attitudes are of the old school and are not often found these days.
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bore (someone) stiff/to death What does "bore (someone) stiff/to death" mean?	to bore someone very much	Most of the guests at the wedding were bored stiff with the long speeches.

grass is always greener on the other side (of the fence) What does "grass is always greener on the other side (of the fence)" mean?	a place or situation that is far away or different seems better than one's present situation	The man believes that the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence and he always wants to change jobs.
cast the first stone What does " cast the first stone" mean?	to be the first to blame someone	The man was the one to cast the first stone and now he is fighting with his neighbor.
Even the dogs in the street know What does "Even the dogs in the street know" mean?	(Irish) This idiom is used frequently in Ireland, and means something is so obvious that even the dogs in the street know it.
get worked up about/over (something) What does "get worked up about/over (something)" mean?	to get excited or angry about something	My friend always gets worked up about his problems at work.
(no) skin off (someone`s) nose/teeth What does "(no) skin off (someone`s) nose/teeth" mean?	of no interest or concern or trouble to someone	It is no skin off my nose if I go to the party or not.
in one's salad days What does "in one's salad days" mean?	in one's youth	In her salad days my mother was a very good dancer.
Mark someone's card What does "Mark someone's card" mean?	If you mark someone's card, you correct them in a forceful and prompt manner when they say something wrong.

Poetry in motion What does "Poetry in motion" mean?	Something that is poetry in motion is beautiful to watch.
have a hand in (something) What does "have a hand in (something)" mean?	to be involved or play a part in (doing something)	The principal has a hand in the new cafeteria rules.
slap (something) together What does "slap (something) together" mean?	to make something in a hurry and without care	We slapped together a picnic table for the company picnic.
say the word What does "say the word" mean?	to give a sign, to show a wish	"Just say the word and I will come and meet you at the airport."
pay off (someone) What does "pay off (someone)" mean?	to pay someone a bribe for something	The owner of the store had to pay off the gang who were threatening him.
yank somebody's chain What does "yank somebody's chain" mean?	annoy; harass; irritate

American Idioms and Expressions

Of The Old School Idiom