American Idioms and Expressions

Stink Idiom

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stink
What does stink mean?
commotion; argument; dispute
stink
What does stink mean?
be disgusting, unappealing, or undesirable

Some Random Idioms
yuck
What does "yuck" mean?
disgusting person or thing
fall over backwards (to do something)
What does "fall over backwards (to do something)" mean?
to do everything possible to do something or please someone The teacher fell over backwards to help his students.

sound like (something)
What does "sound like (something)" mean?
to seem like somethingIt sounds like the stores are going to close early on Saturday because of the holiday.
let one`s hair down
What does "let one`s hair down" mean?
to act freely and naturally, to relaxWe were able to let our hair down at the party and have a good time.
horse sense
What does "horse sense" mean?
common sense, practical thinking The boy does not have any horse sense and often makes the wrong decision.

in the saddle
What does "in the saddle" mean?
in command, in controlThe president is back in the saddle again after being ill for several months.
nuts
What does "nuts" mean?
crazy; mentally unbalanced
get off one`s butt
What does "get off one`s butt" mean?
to get busy, to start workingMy friend should get off his butt and try to find a job.
stretch one's legs
What does "stretch one's legs" mean?
to walk around after sitting down or lying down for a period of timeThe airplane passenger decided to stand up and stretch her legs.

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