American Idioms and Expressions

Off The Wagon Idiom

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off the wagon
What does off the wagon mean?
to begin to drink alcohol again after stopping for awhileHe is off the wagon again. I saw him yesterday and I am sure that he had been drinking.
off the wagon
What does off the wagon mean?
drinking alcohol again after stopping for a period of time The man is off the wagon again. I saw him yesterday and I am sure that he had been drinking.


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make one`s feelings known
What does "make one`s feelings known" mean?
to reveal one's feelings about somethingMy friend made her feelings known about her desire not to attend the dinner.
bare bones (of something)
What does "bare bones (of something)" mean?
the most basic and important parts of somethingThe company had to restructure and most services were cut to the bare bones of the operation.
shut off
What does "shut off" mean?
to be apart, to be separated from someone or somethingThe small town is shut off from the other small towns in the valley.
Worth your salt
What does "Worth your salt" mean?
Someone who is worth their salt deserves respect.
one in a million
What does "one in a million" mean?
unique, one of a very fewOur coach is one in a million. He is fantastic.
back and forth
What does "back and forth" mean?
backwards and forwards, first one way and then the other way The argument went back and forth before the judge made a decision.

eary-bird special
What does "eary-bird special" mean?
meal at reduced price in a restaurant for patrons who arrive early
early bird
What does "early bird" mean?
a person who gets up early or arrives early for somethingMy sister is an early bird and gets up very early every morning.
know something backwards and forwards
What does "know something backwards and forwards" mean?
know/understand something
completely and thoroughly.
"If you have a question about html tags, ask Susan.She knows html backwards and forwards."

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