American Idioms and Expressions

Smack Into (someone Or Something) Idiom

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smack into (someone or something)
What does smack into (someone or something) mean?
to collide/hit someone or somethingThe car ran smack into the car in front of it.

Some Random Idioms
piece of cake
What does "piece of cake" mean?
a task that is easily accomplishedThe small job was a piece of cake. I had everything done before lunch this morning.
clean bill of health
What does "clean bill of health" mean?
a report or certificate that a person or animal is healthyThe doctor gave me a clean bill of health when I visited him last month.
Like the back of your hand
What does "Like the back of your hand" mean?
If you know something like the back of your hand, you know it very well indeed.
get a raise
What does "get a raise" mean?
to get an increase in one's salaryMy sister works hard and she recently got a raise in her new job.
reach first base
What does "reach first base" mean?
to make a good start, to succeedWe were unable to reach first base in the discussions.
dirt
What does "dirt" mean?
scandal; story with sordid details
divide (something) fifty-fifty
What does "divide (something) fifty-fifty" mean?
to divide something into two equal partsWe decided to divide the money that we earned fifty-fifty.
period
What does "period" mean?
that's all; that's it; no more discussion
full of beans
What does "full of beans" mean?
to feel energetic, to be in high spiritsMy aunt is full of beans tonight and she does not want to stop talking.
on a diet
What does "on a diet" mean?
to be eating less food so that you can lose weightI was on a diet for several months last year.
bolt down (something) or bolt (something) down
What does "bolt down (something) or bolt (something) down" mean?
to eat something very quickly The man bolted down his food before going back to work.

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