American Idioms and Expressions

Off And On Idiom

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off and on
What does off and on mean?
occasionallyMy friend has been seeing a woman off and on but I do not think that their relationship is very serious.
off and on
What does off and on mean?
occasionally The man has studied French off and on but he is not very serious.


Some Random Idioms
go beet-red
What does "go beet-red" mean?
to become red in the face because you are embarrassed I went beet-red when my friend told me the story.

jerk
What does "jerk" mean?
dumb, unappealing person
nuts
What does "nuts" mean?
testicles
eagle eye
What does "eagle eye" mean?
a very careful watchful eye (like the eye of an eagle)The woman has an eagle eye and she never misses a thing.
let it rip
What does "let it rip" mean?
let something go at full speed, take off all restraintsHe let it rip and left the shore in the motorboat.
beefcake
What does "beefcake" mean?
a man with an apppealing physique. He's quite the beefcake.
a rolling stone
What does "a rolling stone" mean?
a person who does not live or work in one placeThe man is a rolling stone and I never know where to find him.
on an even keel
What does "on an even keel" mean?
to be in a well-ordered situation/conditionWe got the new department running on an even keel before we took some time off.

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