Rear Ender Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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rear-ender What does rear-ender mean?	automobile collision in which one car strikes the back or another
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bird in hand is worth two in the bush What does "bird in hand is worth two in the bush" mean?	do not risk losing something that you have by trying to get something that is not certain	"You should accept the job offer with the lower salary now rather than waiting for a better job. Remember that a bird in hand is worth two in the bush."

brainstorm (something) What does "brainstorm (something)" mean?	to try to develop an idea or think of new ideas	The students got into groups to brainstorm ideas for the school play.
dump on What does "dump on" mean?	criticize or scold somebody
You don`t say! What does "You don`t say!" mean?	used to show surprise at what is said	"You don`t say", he said when he heard about the accident on the highway.
feel puny What does "feel puny" mean?	feel unwell, ill.	"Ted was feeling puny yesterday, so he decidednot to go to work."
stall off (someone or something) What does "stall off (someone or something)" mean?	to put off or delay someone or something	I believe that I will be able to stall off the start of the meeting for several hours.
Dutch auction What does "Dutch auction" mean?	an auction where you start off with a high price and then reduce it	They always sell the flowers at a Dutch auction at the downtown market.
railroad tracks What does "railroad tracks" mean?	braces on the teeth (particularly metal ones with wires connecting them)
die a natural death What does "die a natural death" mean?	to die by disease or of old age and not by an accident or by violence	My grandfather was very old and he died a natural death.
go hog-wild What does "go hog-wild" mean?	to behave wildly	The young soccer fans went hog-wild when they arrived in the city for the game.

American Idioms and Expressions

Rear Ender Idiom