American Idioms and Expressions

Vote With Ones Feet Idiom

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vote with one's feet
What does vote with one's feet mean?
to express one's dissatisfaction with something by leaving or walking away The students were voting with their feet when they began to withdraw from the science course.


Some Random Idioms
button one`s lip
What does "button one`s lip" mean?
to stop talking, to be quiet"Please button your lip so we can hear what the speaker is saying."
by word of mouth
What does "by word of mouth" mean?
orally, from person to person by speakingI learned about the holiday next week by word of mouth.
with all one`s heart (and soul)
What does "with all one`s heart (and soul)" mean?
with all one's energy and feelingI tried with all my heart to get my friend a job at my company.
a flight of fancy
What does "a flight of fancy" mean?
an idea that is out of touch with reality or possibility It was a flight of fancy that we would think of trying to climb Mt. Everest.

no sweat
What does "no sweat" mean?
easily accomplished, uncomplicatedFinishing the job was no sweat. I finished it in about two hours.
(all) in one breath
What does "(all) in one breath" mean?
something spoken rapidly without stopping to breatheI told my friend all in one breath what had happened at the party.
Best thing since sliced bread
What does "Best thing since sliced bread" mean?
If something is the best thing since sliced bread, it is excellent. ('The greatest thing since sliced bread' is also used.)
By cracky
What does "By cracky" mean?
A term used by rural folks in years past to emphasize a matter of importance or urgency. An example: 'By cracky, you need to get out there in the field with that mule and plow and finish the sod-busting before dark.'
the hair of the dog that bit one
What does "the hair of the dog that bit one" mean?
a drink of alcohol that one takes when recovering from a hangover The man had the hair of the dog that bit him before he ate breakfast.

(have) what it takes
What does "(have) what it takes" mean?
(have) ability for a job, (have) courageHe really has what it takes to be a success at his job.

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