American Idioms and Expressions

Suit/fit (someone) To A T Idiom

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suit/fit (someone) to a T
What does suit/fit (someone) to a T mean?
to be very appropriate for someoneMy new job suits me to a T.

Some Random Idioms
nobody`s fool
What does "nobody`s fool" mean?
a smart person, a person who can take care of himself or herselfShe is nobody`s fool. You will not have to worry about her at all when she starts her new job.
excuse me for living
What does "excuse me for living" mean?
idiom. no; no way (a strong, sarcastic rebuke)
the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak
What does "the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak" mean?
someone has good intentions but their laziness or love of pleasure may prevent them from doing what they wantThe man often goes to expensive restaurants and nightclubs and although he wants to do well at his job he cannot. For him the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.
roll up one`s sleeves
What does "roll up one`s sleeves" mean?
to prepare to work hard or seriously at somethingEverybody in our club rolled up their sleeves to help prepare for the party.
all sweetness and light
What does "all sweetness and light" mean?
to be very sweet, to be innocent and helpful The girl is all sweetness and light after she does something bad.

can`t see the forest for the trees
What does "can`t see the forest for the trees" mean?
to be unable to understand the whole picture of something because you are only looking at small parts of it Our boss has no understanding of most problems because he can't see the forest for the trees.

call (someone) in
What does "call (someone) in" mean?
to ask someone for help, to call for special adviceWe called in a special doctor to look at the patient.
through hell and high water
What does "through hell and high water" mean?
through all sorts of severe difficultiesI went through hell and high water to complete the report on time.
Melting pot
What does "Melting pot" mean?
A melting pot is a place where people from many ethnicities and nationalities live together.
ASL
What does "ASL" mean?
age, sex, and location (question posed in chat rooms online)

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