American Idioms and Expressions

On Everybody's Lips Idiom

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on everybody's lips What does on everybody's lips mean?	many people are talking or thinking about the same thing	The wedding scandal with the famous actress is on everybody's lips.
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familiar with (someone or something) What does "familiar with (someone or something)" mean?	to have knowledge of someone or something	My friend is familiar with the streets in the city and can drive there easily.

pick a lock What does "pick a lock" mean?	to open a lock without a key	The robbers picked the lock and entered the store.
for certain What does "for certain" mean?	without doubt, certainly, surely	The best player will not be playing in the game tonight for certain.
one's days are numbered What does "one's days are numbered" mean?	someone is facing death or dismissal from something	The salesman has made many mistakes and his days are numbered at work.
see (something) through What does "see (something) through" mean?	to do something until it is completed	I want to see the building project through until it is finished.
after hours What does "after hours" mean?	after the regular closing or finishing time	Our library has a place to return books after hours.

chicken feed What does "chicken feed" mean?	a small sum of money	The amount of money that I spent last night was chicken feed and I am not worried about it at all.
On the nod What does "On the nod" mean?	(UK) If something is accepted by parliament or a committee majority, it is on the nod.
throw (someone) to the wolves What does "throw (someone) to the wolves" mean?	to send someone into danger without protection	The coach threw the boy to the wolves when he joined the team of older players.
Bad mouth What does "Bad mouth" mean?	(UK) When you are bad mouthing,you are saying negative things about someone or something.('Bad-mouth' and 'badmouth' are also used.)
in a nutshell What does "in a nutshell" mean?	briefly, in a few words	We went to the meeting and they told us in a nutshell about the plans for our company. pie Idioms

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