American Idioms and Expressions

Outguess (someone) Idiom

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outguess (someone)
What does outguess (someone) mean?
to guess what someone else might doIt is difficult to outguess my boss. She always knows what is going on in our company.

Some Random Idioms
get a break
What does "get a break" mean?
to get an opportunity or good dealI got a break when my friend sold me his car for a cheap price.
Fat head
What does "Fat head" mean?
A fat head is a dull, stupid person.
snail mail
What does "snail mail" mean?
physical mail. Send it snail mail. I don't mind waiting.
bought it
What does "bought it" mean?
idiom. be killed. He bought it when we raided that house.
spread one's wings
What does "spread one's wings" mean?
to begin to be independent and try new things My uncle's friend is beginning to spread his wings and try many new things.

best bib and tucker
What does "best bib and tucker" mean?
one's best clothesI put on my best bib and tucker for the wedding reception.
drag on
What does "drag on" mean?
to be prolonged, to continue for a long timeThe talks between the company and the lawyers dragged on for several weeks.
come up
What does "come up" mean?
to happen unexpectedlyI know that I will not be able to go to the party if something comes up.
swelled head
What does "swelled head" mean?
a feeling that one is more important than one really isThe man has a swelled head since he got the new position in his company.
gomer
What does "gomer" mean?
person thrown out of an emergency room due to repeated or inappropriate visits (short for "get out of my ER")
build up to (something)
What does "build up to (something)" mean?
to lead up to something Things were building up to be a very serious problem.

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