American Idioms and Expressions

Toe Jam Idiom

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toe jam
What does toe jam mean?
smelly gunk between toes on unwashed feet

Some Random Idioms
howler
What does "howler" mean?
amusing, large error
not for love nor money
What does "not for love nor money" mean?
not for anything (no matter what the amount/price)I will not meet with that woman for love nor money.
play footsie with (someone)
What does "play footsie with (someone)" mean?
to touch the feet of someone under the table while flirtingThe couple in the restaurant were playing footsie during their dinner.
get (something) out of one's system
What does "get (something) out of one's system" mean?
to get rid of the desire to do somethingI went on a short holiday so that I could get travelling out of my system.
every other
What does "every other" mean?
every second oneI have to work every other Saturday evening.
haul (someone) in
What does "haul (someone) in" mean?
take someone to the police station, arrest someoneThe police hauled the man in because he was drinking while driving.
a show of hands
What does "a show of hands" mean?
a vote for something which is done by people raising their hands The students voted by a show of hands to go to the park after school.

win by a nose
What does "win by a nose" mean?
to win by a very small amount The young horse won by a nose in the horse race.

fender-bender
What does "fender-bender" mean?
minor collision between automobiles
double back
What does "double back" mean?
to turn back from where you are going or where you have beenWe decided to double back from the arena and return home for a few minutes.

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