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.

Some Random Idioms
pass muster
What does "pass muster" mean?
to pass a test or checkup, to measure up to a certain standardThe player was not able to pass muster and was not included on the team.
come with the territory
What does "come with the territory" mean?
to be expected under the circumstances (like something that comes with a sales territory) The fact that the man has no free time comes with the territory with his work as a news reporter.

as thick as pea soup
What does "as thick as pea soup" mean?
very thick (can be used with fog as well as with liquids) The fog was as thick as pea soup along the beach.

get out of a jam
What does "get out of a jam" mean?
to get free from a problem or bad situation I got out of a jam this morning when my coworker came to help me finish the job.

catch up to (someone or something)
What does "catch up to (someone or something)" mean?
to move fast or work hard to reach someone or something that is ahead of you After my illness, I had to study very hard to catch up to the rest of the class.

dead on one's feet
What does "dead on one's feet" mean?
to be exhaustedI was dead on my feet after working all day in my garden.
go head to head with (someone)
What does "go head to head with (someone)" mean?
to compete in a direct and determined way with another person or groupWe plan to go head to head with the other team in order to win the city championship.
trick (someone) into (doing something)
What does "trick (someone) into (doing something)" mean?
to fool someone, to cheat someoneThe salesman tricked the customer into buying something that he did not need.
get an earful
What does "get an earful" mean?
to hear much talk or criticism or complaints about something Our boss got an earful when he asked the employees if they had any complaints.

big stink
What does "big stink" mean?
a scandal; a major issue. Don't make a big stink out of such a small problem.

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