American Idioms and Expressions

On One's Coat Tails Idiom

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on one's coat-tails
What does on one's coat-tails mean?		 as a result of someone else doing somethingThe mayor was elected on the coat-tails of his brother who is a famous actor.

Some Random Idioms
live high on/off the hog
What does "live high on/off the hog" mean?		 live very luxuriously or comfortablyHe has been living high on the hog since he won the money in the lottery.
trouble (someone) to (do something)
What does "trouble (someone) to (do something)" mean?		 to ask someone to do somethingI had to trouble my neighbor to look after my dog again last week.
open to (something)
What does "open to (something)" mean?		 to be agreeable to learn or hear about new ideas or suggestionsOur principal is open to new ideas about how to better meet the needs of students and teachers.
throw (something) into the bargain
What does "throw (something) into the bargain" mean?		 to include something in a dealThe owner of the store threw some DVD'S into the bargain when I purchased a DVD player.
night owl
What does "night owl" mean?		 a person who likes to stay up late at nightMy friend is a night owl and stays up late every night.
in defiance of (someone or something)
What does "in defiance of (someone or something)" mean?		 against someone's will or against instructionsThe company continued to operate their business in defiance of a court order.
cross out (something) or cross (something) out
What does "cross out (something) or cross (something) out" mean?		 to eliminate something by drawing a line through it I crossed out my name from the list of volunteers.

stand in for (someone)
What does "stand in for (someone)" mean?		 to be a substitute for someoneThe other actor stood in for the famous actor when he was sick.
fuck friend
What does "fuck friend" mean?		a friend one has sexual relations with; a friend with benefits. I'm off to see my fuck friend for some fun.
PR
What does "PR" mean?		 Public Relations Public RelationsWith good PR the politician was able to easily gain the support of many people.
a loudmouth
What does "a loudmouth" mean?		 a noisy, boastful or foolish talkerHe is a loudmouth and nobody likes him.
reduced to (something)
What does "reduced to (something)" mean?		 to be brought into a humble condition or stateThe building was reduced to ashes after the terrible fire.
take one's mind off (something)
What does "take one's mind off (something)" mean?		 to stop from worrying or thinking about a problemI went to a movie to take my mind off my problems at work.
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