Surf N' Turf Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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surf n' turf What does surf n' turf mean?	common way of referring to a platter with meat and seafood
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out of one`s element What does "out of one`s element" mean?	to be in a situation where one does not belong or fit in	He is out of his element teaching the computer course. He does not know anything about computers.

higher education What does "higher education" mean?	education after graduating from high school - usually college or university	The government has recently invested a lot of money in higher education.
on second thought What does "on second thought" mean?	after having reconsidered something	On second thought I do not think that I will go to a movie tomorrow.
nobody`s fool What does "nobody`s fool" mean?	a smart person, a person who can take care of himself or herself	She is nobody`s fool. You will not have to worry about her at all when she starts her new job.
Cold turkey What does "Cold turkey" mean?	To quit something abruptly.	You will not lose weight until you give up chocolate, and I suggest you go cold turkey. The expression originates from the goose bumps and palor which accompany withdrawal from narcotics or tobacco. One's skin resembles that of a plucked, cold turkey....
as crazy as a loon What does "as crazy as a loon" mean?	crazy	Our neighbor is as crazy as a loon.

get a whiff of (something) What does "get a whiff of (something)" mean?	to learn a little about something (almost by chance)	Whenever the reporters get a whiff of a scandal they start asking questions.
Window dressing What does "Window dressing" mean?	If something is done to pretend to be dealing with an issue or problem, rather than actually dealing with it, it is window dressing.
buy a pig in a poke What does "buy a pig in a poke" mean?	to buy something without seeing it or knowing if it will be satisfactory	It is like buying a pig in a poke if you buy that car without first inspecting it.

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Surf N' Turf Idiom