American Idioms and Expressions

Piece Of Ass Idiom

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piece of ass
What does piece of ass mean?
potential partner for sex (usually a woman)

Some Random Idioms
stamp out (something)
What does "stamp out (something)" mean?
to destroy something completely, to make something disappearThe government is making a great effort to stamp out smoking among teenagers.
know-how
What does "know-how" mean?
knowledge and skillOur new boss has a lot of know-how about how to operate a business.
roast
What does "roast" mean?
party or event at which the guest or honor is teased or insulted in an affectionate way
Pork barrel
What does "Pork barrel" mean?
Pork barrel politics involves investing money in an area to get political support rather than using the money for the common good.
close to (someone)
What does "close to (someone)" mean?
to be fond of someoneThe boy is very close to his grandfather.
hang tough
What does "hang tough" mean?
maintain one's ideas or attitudes
bring some new facts to light
What does "bring some new facts to light" mean?
to discover some new facts, to make some new facts knownThe lawyers were able to bring some new facts to light in the trial of the killer.
feel it beneath oneself to do (something)
What does "feel it beneath oneself to do (something)" mean?
to feel that one would be lowering oneself to do something The young girl feels it beneath her to help clean the bathroom.

have had enough
What does "have had enough" mean?
have had as much as you need of somethingI have had enough sun today so I will go home soon.
blue blood
What does "blue blood" mean?
someone from a noble or aristocratic familyThe art exhibition attracted many of the blue bloods in the town.

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