American Idioms and Expressions

Sell (something) Off Idiom

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sell (something) off
What does sell (something) off mean?
to sell much or all of somethingThe computer company decided to sell off some of their real estate business.

Some Random Idioms
set a date
What does "set a date" mean?
decide on a date for a wedding decide on a date for a weddingAfter thinking about marriage for a long time they have finally decided to set a date.
Face like thunder
What does "Face like thunder" mean?
If someone has a face like thunder, they are clearly very angry or upset about something.
pain in the rear end
What does "pain in the rear end" mean?
highly irritating or difficult
birds and bees
What does "birds and bees" mean?
the facts about sex and birthThe woman told her daughter about the birds and the bees during the summer holidays.
get the picture
What does "get the picture" mean?
to understand the whole situationI did not get the picture of what my friend was saying about his new girlfriend.
royal treatment
What does "royal treatment" mean?
very good treatmentMy parents received the royal treatment when they went to visit their relatives.
keen on (someone or something)
What does "keen on (someone or something)" mean?
be enthusiastic about someone or somethingMy girlfriend is keen on going to a movie this weekend.
chew the fat
What does "chew the fat" mean?
to chatThe two men were chewing the fat in front of the house.
bookworm
What does "bookworm" mean?
someone who reads a lot My sister is a bookworm and is always reading a book.

put hair on one's chest
What does "put hair on one's chest" mean?
to be good for someone (something that you eat or drink)I told my friend that vegetable juice will put hair on his chest.
Separate the wheat from the chaff
What does "Separate the wheat from the chaff" mean?
When you separate the wheat from the chaff, you select what is useful or valuable and reject what is useless or worthless.

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