American Idioms and Expressions

See (someone) Off Idiom

This database is a comprehensive collection of all the American idioms and slang available. American Idioms are many and varied. We hope you enjoy our collection. We are adding more all the time. .

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see (someone) off
What does see (someone) off mean?
to go with someone to their point of departureI went to the airport to see my mother off.

Some Random Idioms
button one's lip
What does "button one's lip" mean?
to become quiet, to not speak I decided to button my lip rather than give my opinion of our supervisor.

stuck in a rut
What does "stuck in a rut" mean?
to be in an established way of living that never changes (although you may want it to change)My neighbor says that she is stuck in a rut and would like to change jobs.
pile of shit
What does "pile of shit" mean?
person of little value
Good Samaritan
What does "Good Samaritan" mean?
A good Samaritan is a persoon wh helps others in need.
call (someone`s) bluff
What does "call (someone`s) bluff" mean?
to challenge someone to prove that what they are saying is true I decided to call the man's bluff and I asked him to show me the evidence.

get all dolled up
What does "get all dolled up" mean?
to get dressed up in one's best clothes The woman got all dolled up for the party.

a shot in the arm
What does "a shot in the arm" mean?
something inspiring, something that gives someone energy The latest opinion polls are a shot in the arm for the mayor's re-election campaign.

hang (someone) in effigy
What does "hang (someone) in effigy" mean?
hang a dummy of a hated personThe demonstrators hung the dishonest politician in effigy.
pecking order
What does "pecking order" mean?
the way that people are ranked in relation to each otherI have not worked at my company very long so I do not understand the pecking order yet.

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