American Idioms and Expressions

Splurge On (something) Idiom

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splurge on (something)
What does splurge on (something) mean?
to spend a lot of money for somethingHe splurged on a beautiful present for his girlfriend.
splurge on (something)
What does splurge on (something) mean?
to spend more money than one might ordinarily spendWe decided to splurge and go to a nice restaurant for dinner.

Some Random Idioms
lose out on (something)
What does "lose out on (something)" mean?
fail to get or take part in somethingHe lost out on a chance to go to Mexico City because he was too busy with other things.
spunk
What does "spunk" mean?
guts; verve; courage
knock (someone) around
What does "knock (someone) around" mean?
mistreat someoneThe boy was sent home from school for knocking around some other members of the class.
find one's way
What does "find one's way" mean?
to discover the route to a placeWe were lost for over an hour but we finally found our way.
to show good faith
What does "to show good faith" mean?
to demonstrate good intentions or good willWe always show good faith when we meet the opposing side in our contract negotiations.
Drive home
What does "Drive home" mean?
The idiomatic expression 'drive home' means 'reinforce' as in 'The company offered unlimited technical support as a way to drive home the message that customer satisfaction was its highest priority.'
bring (someone) to terms
What does "bring (someone) to terms" mean?
to make someone agree or do somethingIt seemed impossible for the two sides to settle their dispute but we were finally able to bring them to terms.
Cock a snook
What does "Cock a snook" mean?
To make a rude gesture by putting one thumb to the nose with the fingers outstretched.
schmooze
What does "schmooze" mean?
gossip; discuss; cat
an odor of sanctity
What does "an odor of sanctity" mean?
an atmosphere of excessive holiness or pietyThere was an odor of sanctity surrounding the chambers of the judge at the courthouse.
take to (something)
What does "take to (something)" mean?
to begin the work or job of something, to learn something easily, to do well at somethingThe man took to the job of administrator and was a great success.

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