American Idioms and Expressions

Off Season Idiom

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off season
What does off season mean?
to be not in the busy time of the year, to be restricted (the hunting of an animal)It was off season so we got a very cheap rate for the hotel room.

Some Random Idioms
with one's tail between one's legs
What does "with one's tail between one's legs" mean?
appearing frightened or cowardly (like a frightened dog)The man left the store with his tail between his legs after he had been accused of trying to steal something.
pull over (someone)
What does "pull over (someone)" mean?
to make a car drive to the side of the road and stopThe police pulled over the man because he had been drinking and driving.
frighten (someone) to death
What does "frighten (someone) to death" mean?
to frighten someone severelyI almost frightened the woman to death when I met her on the dark stairs.
Good Samaritan
What does "Good Samaritan" mean?
A good Samaritan is a persoon wh helps others in need.
DD
What does "DD" mean?
designated driver
short and sweet
What does "short and sweet" mean?
brief and pleasantMy visit with my parents was short and sweet.
work hand in hand (with someone)
What does "work hand in hand (with someone)" mean?
to work closely together with someone in order to achieve somethingThe government is working hand in hand with the police department to solve the road problems.
in session
What does "in session" mean?
a court/organization is operating or functioningThe court has been in session since 9:00 AM.
neck of the woods
What does "neck of the woods" mean?
an area or part of the countryHe has never been to my neck of the woods since he was a child.
let down one`s hair
What does "let down one`s hair" mean?
relax, act freely and naturallyEverybody at the party let down their hair and had a good time.
make a monkey out of (someone)
What does "make a monkey out of (someone)" mean?
to make someone look foolishMy friend made a monkey out of me when he started arguing with me in front of my boss.
dead duck
What does "dead duck" mean?
someone in a hopeless situation or conditionThe man is a dead duck. When the police catch him he will have to go to jail.
turn in (someone)
What does "turn in (someone)" mean?
to inform on someone, to report someone for doing something wrong/illegalThe department store turned in the shoplifter to the police.
rinky-dink
What does "rinky-dink" mean?
cheap; low quality; damaged

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