American Idioms and Expressions

See The Last Of (someone Or Something) 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 the last of (someone or something)
What does see the last of (someone or something) mean?
to see someone or something for the last timeI was very happy to see the last of my friend who was visiting me.

Some Random Idioms
crapper
What does "crapper" mean?
toilet
YMCA
What does "YMCA" mean?
Young Men's Christian Association Young Men's Christian AssociationThe English classes at the YMCA were recommended to the students last year.
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
Off the grid
What does "Off the grid" mean?
Someone who is off the grid lives outside society and chooses not to follow its rules and conventions.
vote of thanks
What does "vote of thanks" mean?
a speech expressing appreciation and thanks to a speaker or organizerThe speaker received a vote of thanks from the audience.
get close to (something)
What does "get close to (something)" mean?
to be almost as good as something, to almost reach or arrive at a goalThe charity is getting close to the final amount of money that they expect to collect.
cry over spilt milk
What does "cry over spilt milk" mean?
to cry or complain about something that has already happened"Don`t cry over spilt milk. You can never change the past."
put one through one's paces
What does "put one through one's paces" mean?
to make someone demonstrate what they can doThe coach put the team through its paces as they prepared for the championship game.
blood runs cold
What does "blood runs cold" mean?
terrified or horrified My blood ran cold when I saw the poison spider on my bed.

cold hard cash
What does "cold hard cash" mean?
cash/coins/billsI paid for the stereo in cold hard cash.
sit well with (someone)
What does "sit well with (someone)" mean?
to please or find favor with someoneMy decision to leave early for the weekend did not sit well with the other members of the staff.

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