American Idioms and Expressions

Thumbs Up On Someone Or Something Idiom

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thumbs up on (someone or something)
What does thumbs up on (someone or something) mean?
to be in favor of someone or something I waited to hear if it would be thumbs up on our new policy at work.

thumbs up on (someone or something)
What does thumbs up on (someone or something) mean?
to be in favor of someone or something Everybody voted thumbs up for a new holiday in the winter.


Some Random Idioms
give the devil his due
What does "give the devil his due" mean?
to recognize the good points of someone who you think is unworthyWe do not like the man's personality but you must give the devil his due, his workmanship is wonderful.
keep track of (something)
What does "keep track of (something)" mean?
to keep a count or record of something, to stay informed about somethingWe have been making a great effort to keep track of the number of visitors to our store.
All heart
What does "All heart" mean?
Someone who is all heart is very kind and generous.
packed in like sardines
What does "packed in like sardines" mean?
packed very tightly, very crowdedWe were packed in like sardines during the morning commute in the train.
Throw the baby out with the bath water
What does "Throw the baby out with the bath water" mean?
If you get rid of useful things when discarding inessential things, you throw the baby out with the bath water.
on the one hand
What does "on the one hand" mean?
from one side of an issue, from one point of view On the one hand I like my supervisor but on the other hand I dislike her a lot.

have the last laugh
What does "have the last laugh" mean?
make someone seem foolish for having laughed at you firstI had the last laugh when I went home early while everyone else had to stay overnight at the airport because of the storm.
A slice off a cut loaf is never missed
What does "A slice off a cut loaf is never missed" mean?
Used colloquially to describe having sexual intercourse with someone who is not a virgin, especially when they are in a relationship. The analogy refers to a loaf of bread; it is not readily apparent, once the end has been removed, exactly how many slices have been taken.('You never miss a slice from a cut loaf' is also used.)
think twice about (something)
What does "think twice about (something)" mean?
to think very carefully about something"You should think twice before you quit your job."
coyote ugly
What does "coyote ugly" mean?
very ugly

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