American Idioms and Expressions

Spout Off About (someone Or Something) Idiom

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spout off about (someone or something)
What does spout off about (someone or something) mean?		 to talk too much about someone or somethingThe woman is always spouting off about her many problems.

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sell (someone) on a plan or idea
What does "sell (someone) on a plan or idea" mean?		 to convince someone of somethingI could not sell my friend on my suggestion that we buy a new computer together.
new blood
What does "new blood" mean?		 fresh energy or power, someone or something that gives new life or vigor to somethingShe is a good employee and helped us to inject some new blood into our organization.
get out of bed on the wrong side
What does "get out of bed on the wrong side" mean?		 to be in a bad moodI think that she got out of bed on the wrong side as she is not talking to anyone today.
Whistle-stop tour
What does "Whistle-stop tour" mean?		 A whistle-stop tour is when someone visits a number of places quickly, not stopping for long.
take inventory
What does "take inventory" mean?		 to make an inventory list, to count the goods in a store or warehouseWe stayed late at our store to take inventory.
not know where to turn
What does "not know where to turn" mean?		 to have no idea what to do (about something)The young woman did not know where to turn when she lost her job.
Tear your hair out
What does "Tear your hair out" mean?		 If someone is tearing their hair out, they are extremely worried or agitated about something.
gone
What does "gone" mean?		 asleep; unconscious
have a card up one`s sleeve
What does "have a card up one`s sleeve" mean?		 to have a reserve plan or a secret advantageI do not know the manager's plans but I think that he has a card up his sleeve and he will soon make an important announcement.
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