University Of Life Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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university of life What does university of life mean?	learning from daily life and work rather than going to university	My grandfather began to work on the family farm when he was fourteen and learned everything from the university of life.
university of life What does university of life mean?	the daily life and work where you learn more than from going to university	My grandfather began to work on the family farm when he was fourteen and learned everything from the university of life.
	Some Random Idioms
make oneself felt What does "make oneself felt" mean?	use one`s authority	He was able to make himself felt when he helped to resolve the conflict.

red tape What does "red tape" mean?	excessive formalities in official business	Many businesses complain about the red tape that they must deal with in order to get anything done with the government.
hurl an insult (at someone) What does "hurl an insult (at someone)" mean?	direct/make an insult to someone	The young boys stopped to hurl an insult at the older boy.
get a move on What does "get a move on" mean?	hurry	"If you don't want to be late, you'd better get amove on."
gospel truth What does "gospel truth" mean?	the undeniable truth	The man told the gospel truth at the court trial.

flea in one`s ear What does "flea in one`s ear" mean?	an annoying hint, an idea or answer that is not welcome	Our boss has a flea in her ear about changing the way that our holiday schedule works.
fly in the ointment What does "fly in the ointment" mean?	something small that spoils one`s fun	The complaints about the food were a fly in the ointment that gave everyone a bad feeling about the gathering.
swallow (something) hook, line and sinker What does "swallow (something) hook, line and sinker" mean?	to believe something completely, to be tricked by something	The teacher swallowed the student's excuse hook, line and sinker.
bird in hand is worth two in the bush What does "bird in hand is worth two in the bush" mean?	do not risk losing something that you have by trying to get something that is not certain	"You should accept the job offer with the lower salary now rather than waiting for a better job. Remember that a bird in hand is worth two in the bush."
as dead as a dodo What does "as dead as a dodo" mean?	dead, no longer in existence	The dog was as dead as a dodo after the accident.

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