American Idioms and Expressions

Safety In Numbers Idiom

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safety in numbers What does safety in numbers mean?	to feel safe by being surrounded by a large number of people	There was safety in numbers when the students went to complain to the principal about their new teacher.
safety in numbers What does safety in numbers mean?	to feel safe by being surrounded by a large number of people	There was safety in numbers when the students went to complain about their new teacher.
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time is money What does "time is money" mean?	time is valuable so do not waste it	Time is money and I do not want to waste time talking to our supervisor because she always wants to argue with me.

long arm of the law What does "long arm of the law" mean?	the police and laws that are so powerful that no matter where you are you will be found and punished	The long arm of the law finally was able to capture the criminal.
Put your best foot forward What does "Put your best foot forward" mean?	If you ut your best foot forward, you try your best to do something.
uncut What does "uncut" mean?	not circumcised
in one's birthday suit What does "in one's birthday suit" mean?	naked, nude	The little boy was running around in his birthday suit after his bath.
until the cows come home What does "until the cows come home" mean?	until very late, for a long time	We can talk until the cows come home this evening. dog Idioms
creature comforts What does "creature comforts" mean?	things that make people comfortable	We had no creature comforts during our trip to South America.
toss off (something) What does "toss off (something)" mean?	to drink something rapidly	We tossed off a couple of drinks before we went home for the evening.

(not) for love or money What does "(not) for love or money" mean?	not for anything, not for any price (usually used in the negative)	I would not want to have that man's job for love or money.
Revenge is sweet What does "Revenge is sweet" mean?	When you are happy to be proved right, then you know that revenge is sweet.
side against (someone) What does "side against (someone)" mean?	to take sides against someone	My friend always sides against me when I am involved in an argument with someone.
play a joke/trick on (someone) What does "play a joke/trick on (someone)" mean?	to do a joke/trick that affects someone	The boy played a trick on his teacher.

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