American Idioms and Expressions

One In A Million Idiom

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one in a million What does one in a million mean?	unique, one of a very few	Our coach is one in a million. He is fantastic.
one in a million What does one in a million mean?	unique, one of a very few	Our coach is one in a million. He is fantastic.
one in a million What does one in a million mean?	unique, one of a very few	Our coach is one in a million. He is fantastic. number Idioms
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fighting chance What does "fighting chance" mean?	a good possibility of success if you try hard	I did not have a fighting chance to get my job application finished on time.

fall back What does "fall back" mean?	to move back, to go back	The runner fell back from the other runners during the race.
eat (someone) out of house and home What does "eat (someone) out of house and home" mean?	to eat much food in someone's home	The two teenage boys were eating their parents out of house and home.
catch (someone) in the act of (doing something) What does "catch (someone) in the act of (doing something)" mean?	to catch someone doing something illegal or private	The police caught the politician in the act of taking money from the business owner.
As much use as a handbrake on a canoe What does "As much use as a handbrake on a canoe" mean?	This idiom is used to describe someone or something as worthless or pointless.
catch one's eye What does "catch one's eye" mean?	attract one's attention/interest.	"This brochure about Tahiti caught my eye whenI was at the travel agency."
buy a pig in a poke What does "buy a pig in a poke" mean?	to buy something without seeing it or knowing if it will be satisfactory	It is like buying a pig in a poke if you buy that car without first inspecting it.

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