American Idioms and Expressions

Pooped Idiom

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pooped
What does pooped mean?
very tired; exhausted."I went to bed really early last night. I waspooped!"
pooped
What does pooped mean?
tired; fatigued; exhausted

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by and by
What does "by and by" mean?
before long, after some time has passedBy and by all of the family moved back to the city.
pay lip service to (something)
What does "pay lip service to (something)" mean?
to express loyality or support for something insincerelyThe city council paid lip service to the concerns of the taxpayers.
feel puny
What does "feel puny" mean?
feel unwell, ill."Ted was feeling puny yesterday, so he decidednot to go to work."
by the day
What does "by the day" mean?
one day at a time My father was very sick but now he is getting better by the day.

squeak by (someone or something)
What does "squeak by (someone or something)" mean?
to just barely get by someone or somethingI was able to squeak by the deadline and submit my scholarship application on time.
crash
What does "crash" mean?
enter a party or similar event without an invitation. They crashed the party even though we tried to keep them out.
Tear your hair out
What does "Tear your hair out" mean?
If someone is tearing their hair out, they are extremely worried or agitated about something.
in seventh heaven
What does "in seventh heaven" mean?
very happyI have been in seventh heaven since I started my new job.
have a (good) head on one`s shoulders
What does "have a (good) head on one`s shoulders" mean?
be smart or sensibleThat new salesman really has a head on his shoulders.
by a long shot
What does "by a long shot" mean?
by a big difference Our company beat out the bids of the other companies by a long shot.

toss a salad
What does "toss a salad" mean?
to mix the ingredients of a salad with dressingMy friend asked me to toss the salad when we were making dinner.
in one breath
What does "in one breath" mean?
spoken rapidly without stopping to breathe I told my friend in one breath what happened at the party.

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