American Idioms and Expressions

Raise Hell With (someone Or Something) Idiom

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raise hell with (someone or something)
What does raise hell with (someone or something) mean?
to make trouble, to behave wildlyThe woman began to raise hell with her supervisor after she heard about the new policy.

Some Random Idioms
Davy Jone's locker
What does "Davy Jone's locker" mean?
the bottom of the sea (as a grave) When the boat sank, all of the crew members went to Davy Jone's locker.

lend color to (something)
What does "lend color to (something)" mean?
to provide something extra to accompany something The music in the play helped to lend color to the performance of the actors.

top dog
What does "top dog" mean?
leader; head of a group; powerful person in an organization
Put your cards on the table
What does "Put your cards on the table" mean?
If you put your cards on the table, you make your thoughts or ideas perfectly clear.
knock on wood
What does "knock on wood" mean?
knock on something made of wood to keep from having bad luckI don`t think that I will lose my job - knock on wood.
go easy on (someone or something)
What does "go easy on (someone or something)" mean?
be kind or gentle with someone or somethingThe judge wanted to go easy on the young man but his bad attitude made it difficult to try and help him.
beside the point
What does "beside the point" mean?
to have no connection with what is being discussed "What you are saying is beside the point. We are not talking about salary now."

Big Easy
What does "Big Easy" mean?
The Big Easy is New Orleans, Louisiana
pull a fast one on (someone)
What does "pull a fast one on (someone)" mean?
to cheat/deceive someoneThey pulled a fast one on me when they sold me the broken stereo.
half a loaf is better than none
What does "half a loaf is better than none" mean?
having part of something is better than having nothing having part of something is better than having nothingHalf a loaf is better than none and you should be happy to get part of the refund back rather than nothing at all.
Bury your head in the sand
What does "Bury your head in the sand" mean?
If someone buries their head in the sand, they ignore something that is obviously wrong.
slacker
What does "slacker" mean?
lazy, unproductive person
cop a plea
What does "cop a plea" mean?
to plead guilty to a crime in order to get a lesser penalty The man was forced to cop a plea when the evidence against him became very strong.

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