American Idioms and Expressions

Ugly Duckling Idiom

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ugly duckling What does ugly duckling mean?	an ugly or plain child who grows up to be attractive	She was an ugly duckling when she was a child but now she is very beautiful.
ugly duckling What does ugly duckling mean?	an ugly or plain child (who grows up to be pretty)	The girl was an ugly duckling when she was a child but now she is quite beautiful.
ugly duckling What does ugly duckling mean?	an ugly or plain child (who grows up to be pretty)	The girl was an ugly duckling when she was a child but now she is very beautiful.
ugly duckling What does ugly duckling mean?	an ugly or plain child (who grows up to be pretty)	The girl was an ugly duckling when she was a child but now she is very beautiful. Goose Idioms
ugly duckling What does ugly duckling mean?	an ugly or plain child who grows up to be attractive	The girl was an ugly duckling when she was a child but now she is very beautiful.
	Some Random Idioms
Let the devil take the hindmost What does "Let the devil take the hindmost" mean?	This idiom means that you should think of yourself and not be concerned about other people; look after yourself and let the devil take the hindmost.

have a nose for (something) What does "have a nose for (something)" mean?	to have the talent for finding something	My friend has a nose for finding cheap items at flea markets.
As one man What does "As one man" mean?	If people do something as one man, then they do it at exactly the same time or in complete agreement.
cost (someone) an arm and a leg What does "cost (someone) an arm and a leg" mean?	cost a lot; be very expensive.	A: "Your new car is really nice."B: "It should be. It cost (me) an arm and a leg!"
chew the fat/rag What does "chew the fat/rag" mean?	to chat or talk informally with one's friends	I stopped to chew the fat with an old friend from high school.
bear (someone or something) in mind What does "bear (someone or something) in mind" mean?	to remember and think about someone or something	We had to bear in mind that the child was only three years old.
keep still What does "keep still" mean?	do not move	I tried to keep still during the long lecture.
chip off the old block What does "chip off the old block" mean?	a person who looks or acts like one of his parents	The boy is a chip off the old block and acts exactly like his father.
fresh off the boat What does "fresh off the boat" mean?	newly arrived (usually from another country)
tuck into (something) What does "tuck into (something)" mean?	to eat something with hunger and enjoyment	I tucked into the meal as soon as I sat down at the table.

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