American Idioms and Expressions

Win Out (over Someone Or Something) Idiom

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win out (over someone or something)
What does win out (over someone or something) mean?
be victorious or successful after hard work or difficultyWe finally won out over our boss and he agreed to listen to our complaints.

Some Random Idioms
last but not least
What does "last but not least" mean?
in the last place but not the least importantLast but not least the boy came up to the front of the class to receive his report card.
gravy train
What does "gravy train" mean?
a job or some work that pays more than it is worth The job was a gravy train and I earned much money there.

have a poker face
What does "have a poker face" mean?
to not show any reaction or emotionOur boss had a poker face when he told us that our office would soon close.
less than pleased
What does "less than pleased" mean?
not pleasedMy father was less than pleased when I returned his car three hours late last night.
make the grade
What does "make the grade" mean?
to be satisfactory and of an expected level My final assignment did not make the grade and I had to do it again.

make the grade
What does "make the grade" mean?
to be satisfactory and of an expected level My final assignment did not make the grade and I had to do it again.

at the latest
What does "at the latest" mean?
no later than The tour will start at noon at the latest.

crush
What does "crush" mean?
feeling of love, romantic desire, or sexual attraction (usually among teenagers)
turn up
What does "turn up" mean?
to be found, to be discoveredMy wallet turned up in my jacket exactly where I had left it.
funny bone
What does "funny bone" mean?
the place at the back of the elbow that tingles when hitI hit my funny bone today and it still hurts a little.

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