American Idioms and Expressions

Rathole Idiom

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rathole
What does rathole mean?		disgusting place

Some Random Idioms
Don't mention the war
What does "Don't mention the war" mean?		 This means that you shouldn't speak about things that could cause an argument or tension.This idiom was used in a classic episode of the much-loved British comedy series Fawlty Towers. As a consequence if you use this phrase in Britain, listeners will understand you to be referring to Germans, or just start laughing.
meant to be
What does "meant to be" mean?		 destined to exist/happenIt was not meant to be that I would win some money in the lottery.
take a hike
What does "take a hike" mean?		 idiom. leave; get out; go away
have (something) down pat
What does "have (something) down pat" mean?		 have learned or memorized something perfectlyI have the dance routine down pat.
get a word in
What does "get a word in" mean?		 to find a chance to say something when others are talking The customer could not get a word in while talking to the salesman.

not take no for an answer
What does "not take no for an answer" mean?		 to not accept someone's refusalMy aunt would not take no for an answer when I said that I would not eat dinner at her house.
year after year
What does "year after year" mean?		 for many years, one year after anotherWe went to the lake year after year until we finally got tired of it.
Turn the corner
What does "Turn the corner" mean?		 To get over a bad run. When a loss making venture ceases to make losses, it has "turned the corner".
hustler
What does "hustler" mean?		swindler; someone who deceives people out of money
Man Friday
What does "Man Friday" mean?		 From 'Robinson Crusoe', a 'Man Friday' refers to an assistant or companion, usually a capable one. The common feminine equivalent is 'Girl Friday'. (Also, 'right-hand man'. )
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