American Idioms and Expressions

Piss Off Idiom

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piss off
What does piss off mean?
go away; drop dead (used to reject something or as a retort)
piss off
What does piss off mean?
go away; get out of my sight

Some Random Idioms
peanuts
What does "peanuts" mean?
very little money
bow and scrape
What does "bow and scrape" mean?
to be very humble and subservient I was forced to bow and scrape to get some money from my parents.

sit on one's hands
What does "sit on one's hands" mean?
to do nothing, to fail to helpThe manager sat on her hands and refused to do anything about the complaints that she had received.
have it
What does "have it" mean?
hear or get news, understandI have it that the new president will be coming to see us next week.
Gung ho
What does "Gung ho" mean?
If someone is gung ho about something, they support it blindly and don't think about the consequences.
feet of clay
What does "feet of clay" mean?
a hidden fault or weakness in a respected personThe new manager has feet of clay and may not last very long in his new position.
call (someone) on the carpet
What does "call (someone) on the carpet" mean?
to call someone before an authority to be scolded or reprimandedThe salesman was called on the carpet by his boss for losing the big sale.
get out of my face
What does "get out of my face" mean?
do not argue with me; make room; make space
buy a stake in (something)
What does "buy a stake in (something)" mean?
to buy part ownership of a company or other enterpriseThe large bank is planning to buy a stake in the small stock trading company.
wacked
What does "wacked" mean?
drunk; intoxicated

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