White Sale Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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white sale What does white sale mean?	selling towels, linens, etc. at reduced prices	We went to the white sale at the department store last Saturday.
white sale What does white sale mean?	the selling of towels or sheets at a reduced price	We went to the white sale at the department store to buy some new sheets.
white sale What does white sale mean?	the selling of towels or sheets at a reduced price	We went to the white sale at the department store to buy some new sheets.
white sale What does white sale mean?	selling towels or linens etc. at reduced prices	We went to the white sale at the department store last week.
	Some Random Idioms
in absentia What does "in absentia" mean?	when someone is absent from a court or meeting or something similar	The judge looked at the evidence and sentenced the man in absentia.
cut back on (something) What does "cut back on (something)" mean?	to use fewer or use less of something	We were forced to cut back on the number of people who were invited to the party.
make a note of (something) What does "make a note of (something)" mean?	write something down	I made a note of the people that I was going to phone on the weekend.
grate on (someone's) nerves What does "grate on (someone's) nerves" mean?	to annoy/bother someone	The woman's singing is beginning to grate on my nerves.
in hot water What does "in hot water" mean?	in trouble	I am in hot water over the extra expenses that I used during the conference.

like water off a duck`s back What does "like water off a duck`s back" mean?	without any effect, easily	Criticism falls away from my father like water off a duck`s back and he never worries about anything.
on the way (somewhere) What does "on the way (somewhere)" mean?	along the route to somewhere	We got something to eat on the way to the airport.
tub of lard What does "tub of lard" mean?	fat person, typically very fat
draw in one`s horns What does "draw in one`s horns" mean?	to spend less money	The company is not doing well so everybody must draw in their horns.

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White Sale Idiom