American Idioms and Expressions

Talk (something) Over Idiom

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talk (something) over
What does talk (something) over mean?
to discuss something"You had better talk over your plans with your parents before you decide what to do."
talk (something) over
What does talk (something) over mean?
to discuss somethingWe asked for some time during the meeting to talk over the new proposal.

Some Random Idioms
hot car
What does "hot car" mean?
stolen vehicle
piss
What does "piss" mean?
low-quality beer or liquor
caught in the middle/cross fire
What does "caught in the middle/cross fire" mean?
to be caught between two opposing people or groups so it is difficult to remain neutralI was caught in the middle when my friend and his girlfriend had a big fight.
dope
What does "dope" mean?
gossip; news; information. It's time for the straight dope. No more lies.
get a raise
What does "get a raise" mean?
to get an increase in one's salary My friend was not able to get a raise this year.

a fine kettle of fish
What does "a fine kettle of fish" mean?
a situation that is not satisfactory, a mess"This is a fine kettle of fish. Now I will be late for the next meeting."
while away the time
What does "while away the time" mean?
spend or waste time pleasantlyWe spent the afternoon whiling away the time by the river.
Laughing stock
What does "Laughing stock" mean?
If someone becomes a laughing stock they do something so stupid or wrong that no one can take them seriously and people scorn and laugh at them.
come up in the world
What does "come up in the world" mean?
to improve one's status or situation in lifeI knew that I had come up in the world when I was invited to dinner with the president of our company.
Hot as blue blazes
What does "Hot as blue blazes" mean?
If something's as hot as blue blazes, it's extremely hot.
brainchild
What does "brainchild" mean?
an idea that one has thought of without any help from othersThe idea for building the new swimming pool was the brainchild of our boss.
ride herd on (someone)
What does "ride herd on (someone)" mean?
to watch closely and strictly supervise someone (as a cowboy would supervise a herd of cattle)The manager has been riding herd on his employees so that he can get the job done quickly.

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