American Idioms and Expressions

Veggies Idiom

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veggies
What does veggies mean?
vegetables. Some veggies with your steak?

Some Random Idioms
bring (something) to (someone's) attention
What does "bring (something) to (someone's) attention" mean?
to make someone aware of somethingThere was a mistake in the textbook which the student brought to the teacher's attention.
see pink elephants
What does "see pink elephants" mean?
to see things which are not really there because they are only in your imaginationThe man was seeing pink elephants according to those who listened to his story.
smoke
What does "smoke" mean?
deception; exaggeration; bullshitYou're blowing smoke, aren't you?
until the cows come home
What does "until the cows come home" mean?
until very late, for a long time We can talk until the cows come home this evening.

get the runaround
What does "get the runaround" mean?
to receive a series of excuses and delaysI got the runaround when I went to talk to the company about my parking ticket.
as comfortable as an old shoe
What does "as comfortable as an old shoe" mean?
very comfortable, very familiar I felt as comfortable as an old shoe when I entered my aunt's house.

birthday suit
What does "birthday suit" mean?
a completely naked bodyThe little boy was running down the street in his birthday suit.
the get-go
What does "the get-go" mean?
the beginningRight from the get-go I did not like the new manager.

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