American Idioms and Expressions

Rat On (someone) Idiom

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rat on (someone)
What does rat on (someone) mean?
to betray someone by telling someone else about illegal or wrong activitiesThe young boy ratted on his friend who broke the store window.
rat on (someone)
What does rat on (someone) mean?
to report someone's bad behavior to someoneThe little boy ratted on his friend at school.

Some Random Idioms
run out of patience
What does "run out of patience" mean?
to become annoyed after being patient for a period of timeThe mother has run out of patience with her son.
sleep (something) off
What does "sleep (something) off" mean?
to sleep while the effects of liquor or drugs go awayWe spent the evening in a nightclub and I had to spend most of the next day sleeping it off.
take pity on (someone or something)
What does "take pity on (someone or something)" mean?
to feel sorry for someone or somethingI took pity on the man who was begging and I gave him some money.
bong
What does "bong" mean?
pipe used to smoke marijuana
at will
What does "at will" mean?
whenever one wants, freelyThe little boy was able to do what he wanted at will.
have a run of bad luck
What does "have a run of bad luck" mean?
have a period of bad luckMy uncle had a run of bad luck and he lost his business as well as his house.
effinig around
What does "effinig around" mean?
fucking around
get cracking
What does "get cracking" mean?
hurry up; get a move on; get started

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