American Idioms and Expressions

Waltz Off With (something) Idiom

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waltz off with (something)
What does waltz off with (something) mean?
to take, get or win easilyMy favorite team waltzed off with the championship last night.

Some Random Idioms
blue blood
What does "blue blood" mean?
the blood of a noble/aristocratic familyMany of the blue bloods of the town went to the opening of the opera.
at a loss
What does "at a loss" mean?
at less than the cost, at a financial loss The store was selling things at a loss so the prices were very low.

Give someone a run for their money
What does "Give someone a run for their money" mean?
If you can give someone a run for the money, you are as good, or nearly as good, as they are at something.
bear (someone or something) in mind
What does "bear (someone or something) in mind" mean?
to remember and think about someone or something"Please keep the starting time for the concert in mind so that we can arrive early."
gat
What does "gat" mean?
gun; firearm
have ants in one`s pants
What does "have ants in one`s pants" mean?
to be restless, to be nervousThe teacher told the little boy that he was moving around like he had ants in his pants.
wash-and-wear
What does "wash-and-wear" mean?
clothing that you can wash and it does not need to be ironed before you wear it My uncle always likes to buy wash-and-wear clothes.

rise to the bait
What does "rise to the bait" mean?
to be lured by some kind of bait/enticementMy friend rose to the bait when I offered to help him if he would help me to do something much more difficult.
control (someone) with an iron fist
What does "control (someone) with an iron fist" mean?
to have strict and complete control over someone or a group of people The manager controls the staff with an iron fist.

count noses
What does "count noses" mean?
to count peopleThe teacher stopped to count noses before the students got on the bus.
put flesh on (something)
What does "put flesh on (something)" mean?
add details to something so that it becomes clearer and more detailedI worked all weekend to try and put flesh on my ideas for a new company education committee.
pancake
What does "pancake" mean?
foundation makeup as used in the performing arts

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