American Idioms and Expressions

On Top Of (something) Idiom

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on top of (something)
What does on top of (something) mean?
in addition to something, along with somethingOn top of everything else he wants me to work on Sunday.

Some Random Idioms
supply and demand
What does "supply and demand" mean?
the availability of something compared to the need or demand for somethingThe supply and demand for used sporting equipment is always very tight.
in pursuit of (something)
What does "in pursuit of (something)" mean?
chase after somethingThe young man has been in pursuit of his dream of becoming a doctor for a long time.
Like a bull at a gate
What does "Like a bull at a gate" mean?
If you tackle a job very quickly, without any real thought about what you are doing, you are going at it like a bull at a gate.
sparg
What does "sparg" mean?
asparagus
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.
pop for
What does "pop for" mean?
pay for something (usually a treat for somebody)
all-out-effort
What does "all-out-effort" mean?
a very good and thorough effort We are making an all-out-effort to finish our work.

by the dozen
What does "by the dozen" mean?
twelve at a timeWe usually buy bottles of water by the dozen.
hit the bottle
What does "hit the bottle" mean?
drink too much alcoholShe started to hit the bottle soon after her divorce.
lay off (something)
What does "lay off (something)" mean?
stop using or taking something bad (alcohol/drugs/chocolate/cigarettes)I was told by my doctor to lay off smoking or I would be sick in the future.

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