American Idioms and Expressions

Speak For Itself/themselves Idiom

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speak for itself/themselves
What does speak for itself/themselves mean?
to not need explainingThe actions of the men speak for themselves and there is no point talking about it.

Some Random Idioms
red-carpet treatment
What does "red-carpet treatment" mean?
to receive special or royal treatment I always receive the red-carpet treatment when I go and visit my aunt.

see (someone or something) as (something)
What does "see (someone or something) as (something)" mean?
to consider someone as somethingMy friend sees me as an expert in financial matters although I am not.
after the fact
What does "after the fact" mean?
after something has happened The man said that he was sorry but it was after the fact. He had already caused many problems.
Brush under the carpet
What does "Brush under the carpet" mean?
If you brush something under the carpet, you are making an attempt to ignore it, or hide it from others.
Count sheep
What does "Count sheep" mean?
If people cannot sleep, they are advised to count sheep mentally.
do the honors
What does "do the honors" mean?
to perform the duty of a host (when serving a drink etc.)"Would you like to do the honors and pour everybody a drink?"
eat (someone) out of house and home
What does "eat (someone) out of house and home" mean?
to eat a lot of food in someone's houseThe young boy is eating his parents out of house and home.
dead set against (something)
What does "dead set against (something)" mean?
to be determined not to do somethingThe parents are dead set against their son going to Europe for a year.
give one's best to
What does "give one's best to" mean?
idiom. say hello to; give one's regards to

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