American Idioms and Expressions

Wipe The Floor With (someone) Idiom

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wipe the floor with (someone)
What does wipe the floor with (someone) mean?
physically beat someoneThe ex-boxer wiped the floor with the man who insulted him.

Some Random Idioms
see the last of (someone or something)
What does "see the last of (someone or something)" mean?
to see someone or something for the last timeI was very happy to see the last of my friend who was visiting me.
take a shit
What does "take a shit" mean?
move one's bowels; defacate
call (someone) names
What does "call (someone) names" mean?
to call a person unpleasant names The children began to call the new student names.

on the beam
What does "on the beam" mean?
to be doing well, to be just right or correctWhat the politician said about the tax problem was right on the beam.
homo
What does "homo" mean?
homosexual (typically male)
one and only
What does "one and only" mean?
the only person that one loves the only person that one lovesShe was his one and only and he felt lost when the relationship ended.
all at once
What does "all at once" mean?
suddenly, without warning All at once the fire alarm rang and we had to leave the building.
rack one`s brain
What does "rack one`s brain" mean?
to try one's best to think about something, to make a great mental effortI racked my brain for over an hour to try and decide what to do about the new computer.
have a head start
What does "have a head start" mean?
to have an advantage when you start doing something or going somewhereThe boy had a head start and he easily won the race.
GI
What does "GI" mean?
Government Issue - stamped on US military equipment and often means US soldier Government Issue - stamped on US military equipment and often means US soldierThe man went to the store and bought a GI Joe doll for his son.
dead tired
What does "dead tired" mean?
to be very tired, to be exhaustedI was dead tired so I went to bed when I got home.
wear and tear
What does "wear and tear" mean?
damage as a result of ordinary useThey put a lot of wear and tear on their car during their long holiday.
piss
What does "piss" mean?
urine; pee

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