American Idioms and Expressions

To Harp On (something) Idiom

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to harp on (something)
What does to harp on (something) mean?		 to talk repeatedly and tediously about somethingHe has been harping on his lack of money for several weeks now.

Some Random Idioms
cleanliness is next to godliness
What does "cleanliness is next to godliness" mean?		 being a clean person is next in importance in life to having good religious or moral valuesThe mother told her children that cleanliness is next to godliness when she asked them to clean their rooms.
no end of/to (something)
What does "no end of/to (something)" mean?		 seeming almost endless, very many/much of somethingHe had no end of problems when he lived overseas for a year.
Why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free
What does "Why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free" mean?		 This idiom is usually used to refer to men who don't want to get married, when they can get all the benefits of marriage without getting married.
heap
What does "heap" mean?		old, unreliable vehicle (usually a car) in poor condition
hold up
What does "hold up" mean?		 support, carryThe main beams in the house hold up the total weight of the house.
keep one's eyes peeled for (someone or something)
What does "keep one's eyes peeled for (someone or something)" mean?		 to remain alert and watchful for someone or something I waited on the street and kept my eyes peeled for my friend and his car.

a cream puff
What does "a cream puff" mean?		 a person who is easily influenced or beaten The boy is a cream puff and is always a victim of other people's insults.

saved by the bell
What does "saved by the bell" mean?		 to be rescued from a difficult situation just in time by something that brings the situation to a sudden endI was saved by the bell and do not have to give my presentation until tomorrow.
itchy/itching palm
What does "itchy/itching palm" mean?		 a greedy character, a desire for money or tips The police officer had an itching palm and received much money from criminals before he was arrested.

know one's stuff
What does "know one's stuff" mean?		 know about something wellThe man know's his stuff and is a very good plumber.
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