American Idioms and Expressions

Pound (something) Out Idiom

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pound (something) out
What does pound (something) out mean?		 to type something on a typewriter, to play a song on a pianoI spent several hours trying to pound an essay out on my computer.

Some Random Idioms
plop
What does "plop" mean?		 sit down
At the top of your voice
What does "At the top of your voice" mean?		 If you talk, shout or sing at the top of your voice, you do it as loudly as you can.
Money is no object
What does "Money is no object" mean?		 the cost of something is not importantMoney is no object and we have decided to go on a luxury cruise this summer.
easy mark
What does "easy mark" mean?		somebody easily fooled, tricked, or deceived
on the road
What does "on the road" mean?		 to be travelling (especially as a salesman or performer)Her husband is a salesman and is often on the road.
give way
What does "give way" mean?		 to collapse, to failThe dam gave way and the water flooded the farmland below.
set sail
What does "set sail" mean?		 to start sailing, to begin a sea voyageThe three women set sail for Hawaii on a small sailboat.
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