American Idioms and Expressions

Suggestive Of (something) Idiom

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suggestive of (something)
What does suggestive of (something) mean?
to be reminiscent of somethingThe movie was suggestive of a time that disappeared many years ago.

Some Random Idioms
soup's on
What does "soup's on" mean?
dinner is ready; dinner is on the table. Soup's on. Get it while it's hot.
in the black
What does "in the black" mean?
to be successful, to be making money, to be profitableThe new company has been in the black for many years now.
Mind you
What does "Mind you" mean?
I want you to notice and understand somethingI don`t want to work any more overtime. Mind you, if there is an emergency I will be happy to work extra hours.
piggyback
What does "piggyback" mean?
sitting or being carried on someone`s back and shouldersThe boy was riding piggyback on his father`s shoulders.
sick of (someone or something)
What does "sick of (someone or something)" mean?
to be bored with or dislike someone or somethingI think that the clerk is sick of working late every day.
eat away at (something)
What does "eat away at (something)" mean?
to rot/destroy somethingThe mildew has been eating away at the window frame all year.
a lame duck
What does "a lame duck" mean?
a public official who has a short time left to serve in office and therefore has less power than beforeHe was a lame-duck leader so it was difficult for him to accomplish some things.

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