American Idioms and Expressions

Scuzzbag Idiom

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scuzzbag
What does scuzzbag mean?
disgusting, worthless person

Some Random Idioms
for good
What does "for good" mean?
permanentlyWe have decided to move to Los Angeles for good.
Real plum
What does "Real plum" mean?
A real plum is a good opportunity.
bet on the wrong horse
What does "bet on the wrong horse" mean?
to misjudge a coming event, to misread the futureI think that he bet on the wrong horse by investing all of his money into the new stock.
be into (something)
What does "be into (something)" mean?
to be interested or involved in something My friend is very much into music and writing songs.

leave (someone) holding the bag
What does "leave (someone) holding the bag" mean?
leave someone to take the blame for somethingMy friend left me holding the bag when he ran away from the accident.
scream one's head off
What does "scream one's head off" mean?
to scream a lot and for a long timeThe girl screamed her head off after the accident.
crack a joke
What does "crack a joke" mean?
to tell a jokeThe man was a lot of fun at the party because he was always cracking jokes.
for crying out loud
What does "for crying out loud" mean?
used to show that you are surprised or angry"For crying out loud please turn your radio down a little."
muscle car
What does "muscle car" mean?
car from the 60s and 70s that looked like a race car but was designed for use on ordinary roads
pencil in
What does "pencil in" mean?
schedule something tentatively
tie the knot
What does "tie the knot" mean?
to get marriedThe couple decided to tie the knot after dating each other for three years.
off one`s hands
What does "off one`s hands" mean?
to no longer be in one`s care or possessionI sold my old computer and got it off my hands.
shoot for (something)
What does "shoot for (something)" mean?
to attempt to do something, to aim toward a goalI was shooting for the local spelling championship before I could go on to a higher level.

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