American Idioms and Expressions

Sell (something) On Credit Idiom

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sell (something) on credit
What does sell (something) on credit mean?		 to sell something now and let the purchaser pay for it laterWe decided to sell the stereo system on credit.

Some Random Idioms
blow up in (someone`s) face
What does "blow up in (someone`s) face" mean?		 to end abruptly/unexpectedly, to be ruined while you are working on it, to explode suddenly in front of youThe plan to have a party for our boss blew up in our face when he decided not to come.
iron
What does "iron" mean?		gun
lay an egg
What does "lay an egg" mean?		 to give a bad performance of somethingThe singer laid an egg during her performance last evening.
in any case/event
What does "in any case/event" mean?		 no matter what happens, surely, without failI may not be able to meet you next week but in any case I will still give you the books before then.
separate the sheep from the goats
What does "separate the sheep from the goats" mean?		 to divide people into two groups We had to separate the sheep from the goats when we began to make selections for the school choir.

wolf Idioms

boondocks
What does "boondocks" mean?		remote, isolated area (often a village or town)
first daddy
What does "first daddy" mean?		first sergeant
under a cloud
What does "under a cloud" mean?		 depressed, sadShe has been under a cloud of depression since her cat died.
crasher
What does "crasher" mean?		person who shows up at a party uninvited
can't stomach (someone or something)
What does "can't stomach (someone or something)" mean?		 dislike someone or something very muchI can't stomach the new woman who I have to work with.
crap out
What does "crap out" mean?		 avoid something due to fear
keep company (with someone)
What does "keep company (with someone)" mean?		 associate with or spend much time with someoneI like to keep company with my friends from university.
greaser
What does "greaser" mean?		aggressive young male (often with air slicked back with grease)
crack a book
What does "crack a book" mean?		 study; open a textbook to study
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