American Idioms and Expressions

Ramble On About (someone Or Something) Idiom

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ramble on about (someone or something)
What does ramble on about (someone or something) mean?		 to talk aimlessly and endlessly about someone or somethingMy friend spent the entire evening rambling on about his problems at work.

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baldie
What does "baldie" mean?		bald man (used as a nickname at times)
can't do anything about (someone or something)
What does "can't do anything about (someone or something)" mean?		 to be unable to manage or control someone or something I cannot do anything about the noise in our office.

hot under the collar
What does "hot under the collar" mean?		 to be very angry Our boss is hot under the collar today because three of the staff came late.

a hang-up
What does "a hang-up" mean?		 an inhibition, a neurotic reaction to some life situationThe girl has a serious hang-up about the dark and is afraid to go out at night.
get to the root of a problem
What does "get to the root of a problem" mean?		 to get an understanding of the causes of a problemThe purpose of the meeting was to get to the root of the problem about the money.
have a tiger by the tail
What does "have a tiger by the tail" mean?		 to have a task or situation that you are not prepared for or which is a bigger challenge that you expected The politician had a tiger by the tail as he tried to manage the large problem.

clear the air
What does "clear the air" mean?		 to calm down and remove bad feelings We tried to clear the air after our argument.
down the tubes
What does "down the tubes" mean?		 to be ruined/wastedAll of our plans went down the tubes after my friend refused to join us.
spin one's wheels
What does "spin one's wheels" mean?		 to be in motion but get nowhereI was spinning my wheels all week and I did not get much done.
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