American Idioms and Expressions

Posse Idiom

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posse
What does posse mean?		one's friends

Some Random Idioms
kiss of death
What does "kiss of death" mean?		 an act that puts an end to someone or somethingWhen the girl learned that I knew her teacher, it was the kiss of death. She didn't want to talk to me anymore.
come hell or high water
What does "come hell or high water" mean?		 no matter what happensCome hell or high water I plan to go to the concert next week.
serve notice on (someone)
What does "serve notice on (someone)" mean?		 deliver a legal announcement or document to someoneThe company served notice on the union that they would be closing their factory next year.
Indian file
What does "Indian file" mean?		 If people walk in Indian file, they walk in a line one behind the other.
by far
What does "by far" mean?		 greatly, by a great margin The man is by far the smartest person in his company.

dump
What does "dump" mean?		act of moving one's bowels
catch on
What does " catch on" mean?		 to become popularRecently ballroom dancing has begun to catch on with many people.

catch one`s breath

- to stop to rest and regain one`s normal breathingAfter running from the station it took a moment to catch my breath.
World at your feet
What does "World at your feet" mean?		 If everything is going well and the future looks full of opportunity, you have the world at your feet.
beat up (someone)
What does "beat up (someone)" mean?		 to harm someone by hitting or beating themThe young boys beat up one of the older students.
icing on the cake
What does "icing on the cake" mean?		 something that makes a good situation or activity even betterI was able to find a good job and the fact that I can work where I want is the icing on the cake.
follow one's heart
What does "follow one's heart" mean?		 to act according to one's feelings The boy will follow his heart and study art rather than computer science.

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