American Idioms and Expressions

Sail Into (someone) Idiom

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sail into (someone)
What does sail into (someone) mean?		 to scold or criticize someone very hard, to attack someoneWhen I entered the office my supervisor sailed into me for being late.

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wired
What does "wired" mean?		 connected electronically using cable(s) or radio connections
roll out the red carpet
What does "roll out the red carpet" mean?		 to greet a person with great respect, to give a big welcome to someone The government rolled out the red carpet when the politician came to visit.

Bat an eyelid
What does "Bat an eyelid" mean?		 If someone doesn't bat an eyelid, they don't react or show any emotion when surprised, shocked, etc.
out to lunch
What does "out to lunch " mean?		 to be crazy, to be uninformedThe woman is out to lunch and you should never believe what she tells you.
get better (at something)
What does "get better (at something)" mean?		 to improve one's skill at doing something, to improve one's health The little boy is getting better at riding his bicycle.

have a physical (examination)
What does "have a physical (examination)" mean?		 to get a medical check-upOur company sent all the employees to have a physical last week.
brain bucket
What does "brain bucket" mean?		helmet for when riding a bicycle or motorcycle
CYA
What does "CYA" mean?		 cover your ass. It's CYA time. We're being investigated.
be out
What does "be out" mean?		 to be away from one's work or home My friend was out so I could not visit him.

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