American Idioms and Expressions

Sofa Spud Idiom

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sofa spud
What does sofa spud mean?		lazy person who watches television, movies, or plays video games

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chance (something)
What does "chance (something)" mean?		 to risk doing somethingWe did not want to chance driving during the storm so we stayed home.
come to a head
What does "come to a head" mean?		 to come to a point where a problem must be solvedThe issue came to a head and everyone was forced to talk about the problem.
dead loss
What does "dead loss" mean?		 a total lossThe money that I gave to my friend is a dead loss and none of it will be returned.
Same old, same old
What does "Same old, same old" mean?		 When nothing changes, it's the same old, same old.
by no means
What does "by no means" mean?		 absolutely not By no means will I permit my child to play the new video game.

play the market
What does "play the market" mean?		 to invest in the stock marketMy father likes to play the market and he sometimes makes a lot of money.
buy a pig in a poke
What does "buy a pig in a poke" mean?		 to buy something without seeing it or knowing anything about it You can buy the used computer but it will be like buying a pig in a poke if you do not look at it first.

flush with (something)
What does "flush with (something)" mean?		 to be even with somethingThe two pieces of wood were flush with each other so we glued them together.
play up to (someone)
What does "play up to (someone)" mean?		 to flatter or please someone to try and gain their favorHe is always playing up to his boss so he can get more free time.
Broad church
What does "Broad church" mean?		 If an organisation is described as broad church, it is tolerant and accepting of different opinions and ideas.
a man-about-town
What does "a man-about-town" mean?		 a fashionable man who leads a sophisticated lifeMy friend is a man-about-town and goes out almost every evening.
have butterflies in one`s stomach
What does "have butterflies in one`s stomach" mean?		 to have a feeling of fear or anxiety in one's stomach I had butterflies in my stomach when I received the award.

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