American Idioms and Expressions

Tenderfoot Idiom

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tenderfoot
What does tenderfoot mean?		person lacking experience or know-how (old expression no longer used much)

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rain or shine
What does "rain or shine" mean?		 (describing something scheduled) no matter what the weather is."We're leaving tomorrow, rain or shine."
get one's ducks in a row
What does "get one's ducks in a row" mean?		 to put one's affairs or something in orderWhen I get my ducks in a row I will be able to make a decision about a new career.
come between (two people)
What does "come between (two people)" mean?		 to disrupt the relationship between (two people) The mother's constant interfering finally came between the man and his wife.

reputed to be/do something
What does "reputed to be/do something" mean?		 to be thought to do/be/have somethingThe new police chief is reputed to be one of the best police chiefs in the country.
under fire
What does "under fire" mean?		 being shot at or attacked, under (verbal) attackThe owner of the company is under fire for not paying his employees a fair salary.
get religion
What does "get religion" mean?		 to develop a strong religious belief My uncle recently got religion and is serious about it.

cheek by jowl
What does "cheek by jowl" mean?		 side by side, in close intimacy The fans entered the stadium cheek by jowl.

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