American Idioms and Expressions

Shoot The Bull Idiom

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shoot the bull
What does shoot the bull mean?		 gossip; discuss; chat

Some Random Idioms
Running on fumes
What does "Running on fumes" mean?		 If someone has used all their energy on something, but must continue, they are running on fumes. It is an expression used when driving a car when the needle is on empty but still running. We say it is 'running on fumes'.
in receipt of (something)
What does "in receipt of (something)" mean?		 having received somethingI am in receipt of an order from the city to cut down a tree in our backyard.
have a leg up on (someone)
What does "have a leg up on (someone)" mean?		 to have an advantage in your job/education etc. because someone gives you help or moneyThe boy went to summer school which should give him a leg up on the other students in his class.
smash hit
What does "smash hit" mean?		 a very successful performance/song/play/movieMany of the Star War movies were smash hits.
fruits of one's labor
What does "fruits of one's labor" mean?		 the results of one's work My father is retired now and is enjoying the fruits of his labor.

take it slow
What does "take it slow" mean?		 to move or go slowlyI always take it slow when it is snowing.
out of the corner of one's eye
What does "out of the corner of one's eye" mean?		 with a quick glance at somethingI saw the big truck coming toward me out of the corner of my eye.
drive (someone) up a wall
What does "drive (someone) up a wall" mean?		 to irritate or annoy someone greatly My neighbor's constant complaining is driving me up a wall.

get out of the way
What does "get out of the way" mean?		 to stop obstructing or interfering with someone or something, to escape from somethingThe car was unable to get out of the way of the truck and it was hit.

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