American Idioms and Expressions

To The Nth Degree Idiom

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to the nth degree
What does to the nth degree mean?
to the greatest degree possible, extremelyWe made an effort to the nth degree but we were unable to successfully complete the project.
to the nth degree
What does to the nth degree mean?
to the greatest degree possible, extremely We made an effort to the nth degree but we were unable to successfully complete the project.


Some Random Idioms
slip one`s mind
What does "slip one`s mind" mean?
to be forgotten"I am very sorry that I did not meet you last night but our appointment slipped my mind."
run rampant
What does "run rampant" mean?
to run or grow out of controlThe use of illegal taxis is running rampant in our city.
work out (a problem)
What does "work out (a problem)" mean?
to solve a problem, to provide the details of something I spent the weekend trying to work out the budget estimates for next year.

out for blood
What does "out for blood" mean?
be very determined to defeat/punish someone, be very angry at someoneMy boss was out for blood when he discovered that someone had deleted some files on his computer.
Barking up the wrong tree
What does "Barking up the wrong tree" mean?
If you are barking up the wrong tree, it means that you have completely misunderstood something or are totally wrong.
not all (someone or something) is cracked up to be
What does "not all (someone or something) is cracked up to be" mean?
to be not as good as someone or something is said to beThe new cook is not all that he is cracked up to be and we have received several complaints about his food.

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