American Idioms and Expressions

Rattle (something) Off Idiom

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rattle (something) off
What does rattle (something) off mean?
to recite something quickly and accuratelyThe little boy was able to rattle off most of the countries in the world.

Some Random Idioms
(have) what it takes
What does "(have) what it takes" mean?
(have) ability for a job, (have) courageHe really has what it takes to be a success at his job.
at sixes and sevens
What does "at sixes and sevens" mean?
in a state of confusionThe workers were at sixes and sevens after the announcement that the company was going out of business.
boneyard
What does "boneyard" mean?
junkyard for vehicles. I found a fender for my car in the boneyard.
stumble into (somewhere)
What does "stumble into (somewhere)" mean?
to enter a place by stumblingI stumbled into my bedroom and went to bed.
to (someone's) mind
What does "to (someone's) mind" mean?
in someone's opinion"To my mind I believe that both opinions are valid."
Other side of the coin
What does "Other side of the coin" mean?
The other side of the coin is a different, usually opposing, view of a situation. ('Flip side of the coin' is an alternative.)
Himalayan blunder
What does "Himalayan blunder" mean?
A Himalayan blunder is a very serious mistake or error.
blackout
What does "blackout" mean?
a temporary situation where you do not release some informationThe government decided to have a blackout regarding the information related to the political prisoner.
get lost!
What does "get lost!" mean?
go away"I wish he'd get lost and stop bothering me. Idon't want to talk to him!"
flash
What does "flash" mean?
show or reveal something briefly
Walk in the park
What does "Walk in the park" mean?
An undertaking that is easy is a walk in the park. The opposite is also true - "no walk in the park".

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