American Idioms and Expressions

Stand Over (someone Or Something) Idiom

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stand over (someone or something)
What does stand over (someone or something) mean?		 to watch someone or something closely, to keep checking someone or something all the timeThe father stood over his son all day to make sure that he was studying for his final exams.

Some Random Idioms
on side
What does "on side" mean?		 supporting or part of the same team as someone else supporting or part of the same team as someone elseWe finally got the directors on side in our bid to host the local basketball championships.
meatspace
What does "meatspace" mean?		the real world, as opposed to cyberspace. See you in meatspace tomorrow.
cock-and-bull story
What does "cock-and-bull story" mean?		 a story that is not trueThe boys gave us a cock-and-bull story about the tire marks in front of our house.
down
What does "down" mean?		 in a losing position; having the lesser score
piece of cake
What does "piece of cake" mean?		 idiom. simple; very easy. That test was a piece of cake. I'm sure I'll get a good score.
tickled pink
What does "tickled pink" mean?		 to be very pleased or delighted by someone or something "My mother was tickled pink that you visited her when you were in town."

red Idioms



X-rated
What does "X-rated" mean?		 If something is x-rated, it is not suitable for children.
pick up (someone)
What does "pick up (someone)" mean?		 to take someone to the police station, to arrest someoneThe police picked up the man for drinking and driving.
up against (something)
What does "up against (something)" mean?		 close toThe ladder was standing up against the tree in the yard.
drop around
What does "drop around" mean?		 to come for a visit My friend plans to drop around for a visit tomorrow.

meet one's end/death
What does "meet one's end/death" mean?		 dieThe elderly man met his death in an accident while walking across the street.
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