American Idioms and Expressions

Twenty Four/seven (24/7) Idiom

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twenty-four/seven (24/7)
What does twenty-four/seven (24/7) mean?
all the time; 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Some Random Idioms
bean counter
What does "bean counter" mean?
an accountant We asked the bean counters to look at the figures in the new budget.

civvies
What does "civvies" mean?
civilian clothing
Money is no object
What does "Money is no object" mean?
the cost of something is not importantMoney is no object and we have decided to go on a luxury cruise this summer.
red hot
What does "red hot" mean?
very important; very much in demand
few and far between
What does "few and far between" mean?
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read the handwriting on the wall
What does "read the handwriting on the wall" mean?
to guess or anticipate what will happen by observing small hints and clues I read the handwriting on the wall and believe that soon I will have no job.

Brass monkey
What does "Brass monkey" mean?
If it's brass monkey weather, or cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey, it is extremely cold.

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