American Idioms and Expressions

Weasel Out Of (something) Idiom

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weasel out of (something)
What does weasel out of (something) mean?
decide not to do something in a sneaky wayMy friend weaseled out of helping us clean up the yard.
weasel out of (something)
What does weasel out of (something) mean?
to get out of something or not have to do something (like a weasel which can move through small openings)My friend was able to weasel out of going to the store for his mother.

Some Random Idioms
from the top
What does "from the top" mean?
from the beginning"Let's take it from the top and begin again."
squirrel (something) away
What does "squirrel (something) away" mean?
to hide or store somethingThe boy was able to squirrel some extra food away before he left on the camping trip.
put one's face on
What does "put one's face on" mean?
to put make-up on one's faceThe woman spent a long time putting her face on.
pile up
What does "pile up" mean?
to accumulate, to put things on top of each otherI piled up the magazines on top of the small table.
make eyes at (someone)
What does "make eyes at (someone)" mean?
to try to attract someone, to flirt with someone The woman in the restaurant likes to make eyes at the customers.

(not) have two cents to rub together
What does "(not) have two cents to rub together" mean?
to not have much moneyMy friend does not have two cents to rub together and he is usually broke.
like a deer caught in the headlights
What does "like a deer caught in the headlights" mean?
like someone who is very confused and does not know what to do The boy looked like a deer caught in the headlights when we discovered him in the locked room.

not worth one's while
What does "not worth one's while" mean?
to be not worth bothering withIt is not worth my while to go downtown if it is only to do one small thing.
Man of parts
What does "Man of parts" mean?
A man of parts is a person who is talented in a number of different areas or ways.

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