American Idioms and Expressions

Thumbs Down On (someone Or Something) Idiom

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thumbs down on (someone or something)
What does thumbs down on (someone or something) mean?
to be opposed to someone or somethingMy boss told me to vote thumbs down on the policy that was presented at the meeting.

Some Random Idioms
wacked out
What does "wacked out" mean?
drunk; intoxicated
lay one's hands on (something)
What does "lay one's hands on (something)" mean?
find something, acquire somethingIf I can lay my hands on a slide projector, I will show you the pictures of my holiday tonight.
able to do (something) blindfolded
What does "able to do (something) blindfolded" mean?
to be able to do something easily and quicklyThe car was easy to fix and we were able to do it blindfolded.
get off on the wrong foot (with someone or something)
What does "get off on the wrong foot (with someone or something)" mean?
to make a bad start with someone or somethingI got off on the wrong foot with my boss and our relationship is not good.
have one's ear to the ground
What does "have one's ear to the ground" mean?
to listen carefully because you want to get advance warning of something I have my ear to the ground to see if any changes are planned for my company.

do the honors
What does "do the honors" mean?
to perform the duty of a host (when serving a drink etc.)"Would you like to do the honors and pour everybody a drink?"
walk on sunshine
What does "walk on sunshine" mean?
idiom. be very pleased, excited, or happy
Hindsight is twenty-twenty
What does "Hindsight is twenty-twenty" mean?
After something has gone wrong, it is easy to look back and make criticisms.
ripped
What does "ripped" mean?
muscular; having well-defined muscles (usually said of men). His abs are seriously ripped.
Nip at the bit
What does "Nip at the bit" mean?
If someone is nipping at the bit, they are anxious to get something done and don't want to wait.
come and get it
What does "come and get it" mean?
dinner is ready; dinner is on the table. Come and get it. Dinner's ready.

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