American Idioms and Expressions

Seamy Side Of Life Idiom

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seamy side of life
What does seamy side of life mean?
the most unpleasant or roughest aspect of lifeThe policeman learned much about the seamy side of life during his many years on the job.
seamy side of life
What does seamy side of life mean?
the most unpleasant or roughest aspect of life The policeman learned much about the seamy side of life during his many years of work.


Some Random Idioms
After your own heart
What does "After your own heart" mean?
A person after your own heart thinks the same way as you.
draw the line
What does "draw the line" mean?
to set a limit about what will be done or discussedThe union was willing to compromise on the salary issue but they drew the line at talking about health benefits.
have a stroke
What does "have a stroke" mean?
to suddenly become (partially or totally) paralyzed because of an interruption in the blood supply to the brain The truck driver had a stroke just before the accident on the highway.
in print
What does "in print" mean?
a book or magazine is available for sale from the publisherThe book which I am looking for is still in print.
rat out on (someone)
What does "rat out on (someone)" mean?
to desert or betray someone, to leave someone at a critical timeThe boy's friend ratted out on him and refused to support him in his fight with the neighborhood bully.
get (someone`s) goat
What does "get (someone`s) goat " mean?
to annoy someoneMy friend is always complaining about the way that I do things which gets my goat.
able to breathe easily/freely again
What does "able to breathe easily/freely again" mean?
able to relax after a busy and stressful timeI was able to breathe easily again when I knew that I would not miss my flight.
rare bird
What does "rare bird" mean?
someone who is unusual The woman is a rare bird and has done many interesting things in her life.

In the doldrums
What does "In the doldrums" mean?
To be depressed or unmotivated.I'd like to provide a good example, but I'm feeling in the doldrums.
Doldrums is the name of a place in the ocean that is located near the equator and is characterized by unstable trade winds. A sailing ship caught in the Doldrums can be stranded due to lack of wind.

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