American Idioms and Expressions

Turn One`s Nose Up At Someone Or Something or< I> Turn Up Ones Nose At Someone Or Something Idiom

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culsterfuck
What does "culsterfuck" mean?		totally screwed up situation or circumstances
extend one's sympathy to (someone)
What does "extend one's sympathy to (someone)" mean?		 to express sympathy to someoneWe extended our sympathy to the family of the dead woman.
chrome dome
What does "chrome dome" mean?		bald person (usually male)
crank out a paper
What does "crank out a paper" mean?		 write out a paper in a mechanical wayI had to crank out a paper almost every week to pass the course.
top (something) off with (something)
What does "top (something) off with (something)" mean?		 to end or terminate something with something elseThe conference was topped off by a large dinner on the last day.
keep a civil tongue
What does "keep a civil tongue" mean?		 to speak decently and politelyI tried to keep a civil tongue during my argument with the store clerk.
touch a sore spot/point
What does "touch a sore spot/point" mean?		 to mention a sensitive matter that will upset someoneI touched a sore spot when I began to talk about my friend's problems at work.
prevail upon (someone)
What does "prevail upon (someone)" mean?		 to ask or beg someone (for a favor)I had to prevail upon my friend to lend me some money for my holiday.
hold one`s tongue
What does "hold one`s tongue" mean?		 to be silent, to not talk"Please hold your tongue," the teacher said to the young boy.
hyper
What does "hyper" mean?		 excited; eager
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