American Idioms and Expressions

Out Of Condition Idiom

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out of condition
What does out of condition mean?
to be not in good physical conditionI am out of condition and I need to exercise more.
out of condition
What does out of condition mean?
not in good physical condition I am out of condition and I need to exercise more.


Some Random Idioms
forbidden fruit
What does "forbidden fruit" mean?
something that one finds attractive partly because it is illegal/immoral/prohibitedEntering the old building was forbidden fruit for the young boys.
stand (someone) in good stead with (someone or something)
What does "stand (someone) in good stead with (someone or something)" mean?
to be a great advantage to someoneIt will stand you in good stead with the company if you do the extra work.
split
What does "split" mean?
depart; leave
keep good time
What does "keep good time " mean?
work accurately (used for a clock or watch)My watch has not been keeping good time lately.
strictly on the level
What does "strictly on the level" mean?
to be honest, to be dependable, to be open and fairThe salespeople that I deal with are always strictly on the level.
once or twice
What does "once or twice" mean?
a few timesWe went to the new restaurant once or twice but we quickly became tired of it.
work one's butt off
What does "work one's butt off" mean?
work very diligently. I worked my butt off on that paper and all I got was a C+.
Dish the dirt
What does "Dish the dirt" mean?
If you dish the dirt on something or someone, you make unpleasant or shocking information public.
fall flat (on one's face)
What does "fall flat (on one's face)" mean?
to be unsuccessful, to failMy attempt at humor fell flat and now the girl does not like me.
hold up
What does "hold up" mean?
support, carryThe main beams in the house hold up the total weight of the house.
shake hands with (someone)
What does "shake hands with (someone)" mean?
to greet someone by clasping his or her hand and shaking itThe two men shook hands when they met for the first time.
as merry as a cricket
What does "as merry as a cricket" mean?
cheerful I felt as merry as a cricket as I waited for my friend to arrive at the airport.

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