American Idioms and Expressions

Take A Gander At (someone Or Something) Idiom

This database is a comprehensive collection of all the American idioms and slang available. American Idioms are many and varied. We hope you enjoy our collection. We are adding more all the time. .

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take a gander at (someone or something)
What does take a gander at (someone or something) mean?
to examine someone or somethingI asked the car mechanic to take a gander at the steering system on my car.

Some Random Idioms
pass on (something)
What does "pass on (something)" mean?
to give away something that you don`t use anymoreThe girl always passes on her old clothes to her younger sister.
Sunday driver
What does "Sunday driver" mean?
automobile driver who goes slowly and carefully. I hate being stuck behind Sunday drivers.
in part
What does "in part" mean?
to some extent, partlyI think that the reason he is not golfing well this year is in part because of his back problem.
as red as a cherry
What does "as red as a cherry" mean?
bright redMy new sweater is as red as a cherry.
full of oneself
What does "full of oneself" mean?
to be conceited, to be self-important The girl was full of herself and would only talk about things that were important to her.

work off
What does "work off" mean?
make something go away (especially by working or exercise)He was able to work off much weight and is now feeling better.
loo
What does "loo" mean?
toilet; bathroom; restroom
pull (something) off
What does "pull (something) off" mean?
to succeed in doing something difficult or impossibleThe contract seemed impossible to win but we pulled it off through our skillful negotiating.
take an oath
What does "take an oath" mean?
make an oath, swear to somethingBefore the trial began I had to take an oath and promise to tell the truth.
fit and trim
What does "fit and trim" mean?
to be slim and in good physical shapeMy sister looked fit and trim after spending six months at the spa.
know where somebody is coming from
What does "know where somebody is coming from" mean?
understand or comprehend a person (their ideas, situation, etc.)

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