American Idioms and Expressions

Right As Rain Idiom

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right as rain
What does right as rain mean?
to be correct, to be genuineThe figures that I gave to my supervisor are as right as rain.
right as rain
What does right as rain mean?
to be correct, to be genuine The figures that I gave to my supervisor are as right as rain.


Some Random Idioms
crackers
What does "crackers" mean?
mentally unstable; nuts; crazy
take minutes
What does "take minutes" mean?
to write down the details of a meeting I usually take minutes at the monthly club meetings.

U.V.s
What does "U.V.s" mean?
s n. sunshine; ultraviolet radiation from the sun
eagle eye
What does "eagle eye" mean?
an intently watchful eye The boy has an eagle eye and he never misses anything.

cannot see beyond the end of one's nose
What does "cannot see beyond the end of one's nose" mean?
to not be able to see beyond what concerns one at the present time My friend cannot see beyond the end of his nose and he has no idea about what is happening around him.

a horse of a different color
What does "a horse of a different color" mean?
another matter entirely, something else, something different than the subject that is being discussed Changing locations is a horse of a different color and was never discussed in any of our meetings.

Penny pincher
What does "Penny pincher" mean?
A penny pincher is a mean person or who is very frugal.
see one`s way clear to (do something)
What does "see one`s way clear to (do something)" mean?
to feel able to do something"When you see your way clear to begin the job could you please come and tell me."
worthy of the name
What does "worthy of the name" mean?
good enough to enjoy a specific nameThe restaurant is fantastic and more than worthy of the great chef's name.
COD
What does "COD" mean?
Cash On Delivery - used when a delivery person receives cash when they deliver something Cash On Delivery - used when a delivery person receives cash when they deliver somethingI decided to send away for some video cassettes and the company said that they would send them to me COD.

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