American Idioms and Expressions

On The Way (somewhere) Idiom

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on the way (somewhere)
What does on the way (somewhere) mean?
along the route to somewhereWe got something to eat on the way to the airport.

Some Random Idioms
cross one`s mind
What does "cross one`s mind" mean?
to think of something, to occur to someoneIt crossed my mind that I would see him in the evening so I did not need to phone him.
riding for a fall
What does "riding for a fall" mean?
to be risking failure or an accident due to overconfidenceMy friend is riding for a fall if he continues his present attitude at his job.
business as usual
What does "business as usual" mean?
to continue as usualIt was business as usual for the small stores soon after the fire destroyed the shopping area.
Take the biscuit
What does "Take the biscuit" mean?
(UK) If something takes the biscuit, it is the absolute limit.
Blow your mind
What does "Blow your mind" mean?
Something that will blow your mind is something extraordinary that will amaze you beyond explanation.
at a loss for words
What does "at a loss for words" mean?
speechless, unable to speak I was at a loss for words when I met my friend after many years.

raise a hand against (someone or something)
What does "raise a hand against (someone or something)" mean?
to threaten to strike someone or somethingThe teacher never raises a hand against her students.
break a law
What does "break a law" mean?
to fail to obey a law The young man broke the law when he drove his friend's car without a proper license.

zonked
What does "zonked" mean?
fatigued; tired; exhausted.I'm totally zonked from studying.

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