American Idioms and Expressions

Swear Off (something) Idiom

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swear off (something)
What does swear off (something) mean?		 to decide to give up something that you are in the habit of usingMy friend swore off tobacco several years ago.

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eat away at (something)
What does "eat away at (something)" mean?		 to rot or destroy something The mildew has been eating away at the window frame all year.

in one`s hair
What does "in one`s hair" mean?		 annoying someoneThe child has been in my hair all morning because she is on holidays now.
keep a close watch on (someone or something)
What does "keep a close watch on (someone or something)" mean?		 monitor or observe someone or somethingThe woman always keeps a close watch on her child when she is at the shopping center.
ragtop
What does "ragtop" mean?		convertible (car)
give (someone) the bum's rush
What does "give (someone) the bum's rush" mean?		 to make someone leave a place quicklyThe club owner gave us the bum's rush when we began to make too much noise.
crap
What does "crap" mean?		worthless junk
sever ties with (someone)
What does "sever ties with (someone)" mean?		 to end a relationship or agreement with someone or somethingThe large company decided to sever ties with the small advertising company.
as bald as a coot
What does "as bald as a coot" mean?		 completely baldThe man in the store was as bald as a coot.
Phd
What does "Phd" mean?		 Doctor of Philosophy Doctor of PhilosophyAfter receiving his Phd in history my friend was able to get a job at a university.

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