American Idioms and Expressions

Rate With (someone) Idiom

This database is a comprehensive collection of all the American idioms and slang available. American Idioms are many and varied. We hope you enjoy our collection. We are adding more all the time. .

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rate with (someone)
What does rate with (someone) mean?
to be in someone's favorI do not think that I rate with some of the students at my school.

Some Random Idioms
keep a civil tongue
What does "keep a civil tongue" mean?
speak decently and politelyThe angry customer was asked to keep a civil tongue when talking with the sales clerk.
killer
What does "killer" mean?
very unusual or extraordinary
Change tack
What does "Change tack" mean?
If you change tack, you use a different method for dealing with something.
for free
What does "for free" mean?
for no charge or costWe were able to get a television set from our neighbor for free.
break the news (to someone)
What does "break the news (to someone)" mean?
to tell someone some information firstHe is planning to break the news about his transfer tomorrow.
table a motion
What does "table a motion" mean?
to postpone the discussion of something during a meetingWe tabled a motion to discuss the safety issue at another time.
not show one's face
What does "not show one's face" mean?
to not appear somewhereThe hero of the movie did not show his face for most of the movie.
face man
What does "face man" mean?
handsome man with little personality
should have one's head examined
What does "should have one's head examined" mean?
to behave as if you are mentally ill or crazyMy sister is crazy to buy that car. She should have her head examined.

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