American Idioms and Expressions

Rail At (someone) About (something) Idiom

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rail at (someone) about (something)
What does rail at (someone) about (something) mean?		 to complain loudly to someone about somethingThe customer was railing at the clerk about the bad service.

Some Random Idioms
zero-sum game
What does "zero-sum game" mean?		 a situation where if one person wins or gains something then another person must loseIt was a zero-sum game with the manager and someone had to win or lose.
talk up (someone or something)
What does "talk up (someone or something)" mean?		 to speak in favor of someone or somethingThe manager was talking up the new product during the meeting.
do lunch
What does "do lunch" mean?		 eat lunch with another person. Let's do lunch sometime. It'll be fun.
dog-eat-dog
What does "dog-eat-dog" mean?		 ready or willing to fight and hurt others to get what one wantsIt is a dog-eat-dog world in our company.
make oneself conspicuous
What does "make oneself conspicuous" mean?		 attract attention to oneselfThe man made himself conspicuous by wearing the pastel-colored sports jacket.
know (someone or something) like the back/palm of one's hand
What does "know (someone or something) like the back/palm of one's hand" mean?		 to know someone or something very well The taxi driver knows the city like the back of his hand.

flea in one`s ear
What does "flea in one`s ear" mean?		an annoying hint, an idea or answer that is not welcomeOur boss has a flea in her ear about changing the way that the business operates.
raise an objection (to/about someone or something)
What does "raise an objection (to/about someone or something)" mean?		 make an objection about someone or somethingThe defense lawyer stood up during the trial to raise an objection about the testimony of the witness.
red tape
What does "red tape" mean?		 rules and regulations that seem unnecessary (often from the government)There is a lot of red tape when you try to start up a new business.
Take the biscuit
What does "Take the biscuit" mean?		(UK) If something takes the biscuit, it is the absolute limit.
have a heart of gold
What does "have a heart of gold" mean?		 be generous/sincere/friendlyThe woman has a heart of gold and is always willing to help her friends.
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