American Idioms and Expressions

Put (something) On Ice Idiom

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put (something) on ice
What does put (something) on ice mean?
to delay or postpone somethingThe city put the plans for the new stadium on ice as they tried to get more money for the project.

Some Random Idioms
hip
What does "hip" mean?
informed; up to date; current
go off the deep end
What does "go off the deep end" mean?
to become angry or emotionalThe man went off the deep end when he saw his picture in the paper.
shit fit
What does "shit fit" mean?
a strong, angry outburst; a tantrum. Her kid threw a shit fit when he didn't get what he wanted for dinner.
go ape (over someone or something)
What does "go ape (over someone or something)" mean?
to become highly excited or angry about someone or something Our teacher will go ape if you do not finish the work that was due today.

kick in the pants
What does "kick in the pants" mean?
something that motivates or gets somebody to do something
call a spade a spade
What does "call a spade a spade" mean?
call a person or thing a name that is true, speak in plain language call a person or thing a name that is true, speak in plain languageI decided to call a spade a spade and tell our supervisor what was wrong with our workplace.
eat away at (someone)
What does "eat away at (someone)" mean?
to bother someoneMoney problems have been eating away at the man recently.
a hard-and-fast rule
What does "a hard-and-fast rule" mean?
a rule that cannot be altered to fit special casesThere is no hard-and-fast rule that says you can`t use a cellular phone in the train.

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