American Idioms and Expressions

One Of Those Things Idiom

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one of those things What does one of those things mean?	something is unfortunate but it must be accepted	My aunt's sudden illness is one of those things and there is nothing we can do about it.
one of those things What does one of those things mean?	something is unfortunate but it must be accepted	My aunt's sudden illness is one of those things and there is nothing we can do about it.
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Left in the dark What does "Left in the dark" mean?	If you are left in the dark about something, you aren't given the information that you should have.

goose egg What does "goose egg" mean?	zero; score of zero.	My score on the test: goose egg.
do (someone) out of (something) What does "do (someone) out of (something)" mean?	to cheat someone out of something	The man was worried that the company would do him out of the bonus that he was expecting.
Keep your chin up What does "Keep your chin up" mean?	(UK) This expression is used to tell someone to have confidence.
catch on What does " catch on" mean?	to become popular	Recently ballroom dancing has begun to catch on with many people. catch one`s breath - to stop to rest and regain one`s normal breathingAfter running from the station it took a moment to catch my breath.
let (something) off What does "let (something) off" mean?	discharge (a gun), explode something, release something	The children let off many firecrackers during the festival.
Mailed fist What does "Mailed fist" mean?	Someone who rules or controls something with a mailed fist is in absolute control and tolerates no dissent. A mailed fist in a velvet glove is used to describe someone who appears soft on the outside, but underneath is very hard. 'Iron fist' is an alternative form.

grody to the max What does "grody to the max" mean?	extremely repulsive or disgusting
the pot calling the kettle black What does "the pot calling the kettle black" mean?	a person who is criticizing someone else may be as guilty as the person he or she criticizes	It was like the pot calling the kettle black when the woman who is always late for work criticized her coworker for also coming late.
eat away at (something) What does "eat away at (something)" mean?	to rot or destroy something	The mildew has been eating away at the window frame all year.
to be broke What does "to be broke" mean?	to have no money	I spent all of my money on my holiday and now I am broke.
see red What does "see red" mean?	to become very angry	My boss saw red when I told him that I would not be coming to work today. white Idioms

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