American Idioms and Expressions

On The Market Idiom

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on the market
What does on the market mean?
to be available for saleI have seen many used cameras on the market recently.
on the market
What does on the market mean?
available for sale There are many good cameras on the market now.

on the market
What does on the market mean?
available for sale I have seen many good cameras on the market recently.


Some Random Idioms
absence makes the heart grow fonder
What does "absence makes the heart grow fonder" mean?
being away from someone makes you like him or her even more being away from someone makes you like him or her even moreAbsence makes the heart grow fonder and when the young man went away to university he missed his girlfriend even more.
search one`s soul
What does "search one`s soul" mean?
to study and think about one`s reasons and actions to see if one has been fair and honestI have been searching my soul to see if I could have prevented my friend's death in the car crash.
Butter wouldn't melt in their mouth
What does "Butter wouldn't melt in their mouth" mean?
If someone looks as if butter wouldn't melt in their mouth, they look very innocent.
have an out
What does "have an out" mean?
have an excuseThe teacher asked me to do my presentation tomorrow but I have an out and don't have to do it. I will go to the doctor tomorrow
fast buck
What does "fast buck" mean?
money earned quickly and easily The man is always trying to make a fast buck without working hard.

All over the map
What does "All over the map" mean?
If something like a discussion is all over the map, it doesn't stick to the main topic and goes off on tangents.
Plain sailing
What does "Plain sailing" mean?
If something is relatively easy and there are no problems doing it, it is plain sailing.
rally
What does "rally" mean?
have a party or hold an event
on one's chest
What does "on one's chest" mean?
worrisome thoughts or feelings that one might need to share with someone elseI had a long talk with my friend last night because I had many problems on my chest.
head for (someone or something)
What does "head for (someone or something)" mean?
aim for or move toward someone or somethingThe tropical storm is heading for the large island near the coast.
a lame duck
What does "a lame duck" mean?
a public official who has a short time left to serve in office and therefore has less power than beforeHe was a lame-duck leader so it was difficult for him to accomplish some things.

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