American Idioms and Expressions

To Hand Out (something) Idiom

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to hand out (something)
What does to hand out (something) mean?		 to give something of the same kind to several peopleThe teacher decided not to hand out the tests until everybody in the class stopped talking.

Some Random Idioms
belt (something) out or belt out (something)
What does "belt (something) out or belt out (something)" mean?		 to sing or play a song with lots of energy The man stood up and belted out several songs.

under cover
What does "under cover" mean?		 hidden, concealedThe police officer went under cover to look for the drug dealers.
kill the goose that layed/lays the golden egg
What does "kill the goose that layed/lays the golden egg" mean?		 spoil something that is good or something that one has by being greedyHe was always complaining about his job but now it is gone. He has killed the goose that layed the golden egg.
rinky-dink
What does "rinky-dink" mean?		 cheap; low quality; damaged
on a splurge
What does "on a splurge" mean?		 to spend much money extravagantlyWe went on a splurge last weekend and spent a lot of money.
to the hilt
What does "to the hilt" mean?		 to the maximum amount, completelyMy friend has been in debt to the hilt since he bought his new car.
lose one`s shirt
What does "lose one`s shirt" mean?		 to lose all or most of one`s money The man lost his shirt gambling and now he is in serious financial difficulty.

Keep your head above water
What does "Keep your head above water" mean?		 If you are just managing to survive financially, you are keeping your head above water.
Run something into the ground
What does "Run something into the ground" mean?		 If people run something into the ground, they treat or manage it so badly that they ruin it.
Beating a dead horse
What does "Beating a dead horse" mean?		 If someone is trying to convince people to do or feel something without any hope of succeeding, they're beating a dead horse. This is used when someone is trying to raise interest in an issue that no-one supports anymore; beating a dead horse will not make it do any more work.
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