American Idioms and Expressions

On Probation Idiom

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on probation
What does on probation mean?
to be serving a period of probation, to be serving a trial periodThe new employee was on probation for several months before he became a regular member of the staff.
on probation
What does on probation mean?
serving a period of probation - probation is when a person who is guilty of a crime is allowed to be free but is supervised by the governmentThe man was on probation for robbing a small store last year.
on probation
What does on probation mean?
serving a period of probation - probation is when a person who is guilty of a crime is allowed to be free but is supervised by the government and its probation officers The man was on probation for robbing a small store last year.

on probation
What does on probation mean?
serving a period of probation, serving a trial period The new employee was on probation before he became a regular member of the staff.


Some Random Idioms
none of (someone's) beeswax
What does "none of (someone's) beeswax" mean?
none of someone's business It was none of my beeswax so I did not ask my friend about his problems.

Bug Idioms



cave in
What does " cave in" mean?
to weaken and be forced to give something upThe company caved in to the union`s demand for more money.
Penny ante
What does "Penny ante" mean?
Something that is very unimportant is penny ante.
dollar for dollar
What does "dollar for dollar" mean?
considering the costDollar for dollar, going to the mountains for a holiday is a good deal.
cross-examine (someone)
What does "cross-examine (someone)" mean?
to question a suspect or a witness in a trial The lawyer was very careful when he began to cross-examine the witness.

on top
What does "on top" mean?
to be in the leadHe was on top of his class when he was in university.
back on one`s feet
What does "back on one`s feet" mean?
to return to good financial healthMy sister is back on her feet after losing her job last year.
Honest truth
What does "Honest truth" mean?
If someone claims that something is the honest truth, they wish to sound extra-sincere about something.
Put your hand on your heart
What does "Put your hand on your heart" mean?
If you can out your hand on your heart, then you can say something knowing it to be true.

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