American Idioms and Expressions

Without Fail Idiom

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without fail
What does without fail mean?
absolutely, for certainThe postman came at noon everyday without fail.
without fail
What does without fail mean?
absolutely, for certain The postman comes about noon everyday without fail.


Some Random Idioms
sweat it out
What does "sweat it out" mean?
to wait patiently until something bad or unpleasant ends We had to sweat it out with no food while our car was being repaired.

GPO
What does "GPO" mean?
good for parts only
rule the roost
What does "rule the roost" mean?
to be the boss or manager somewhere but often at home (a roost is a place where birds can perch/sit)My grandfather ruled the roost in his family.
dress up
What does "dress up" mean?
to wear one`s best clothes I decided to dress up for dinner on Saturday night.

come
What does "come" mean?
experience orgasm
wrecker
What does "wrecker" mean?
tow truck. Where's the wrecker? I've got to get my car to the shop.
sweetie pie
What does "sweetie pie" mean?
darling, sweetheartThe young man always calls his girlfriend sweetie pie.
break a habit
What does "break a habit" mean?
to end a habit My sister worked very hard to break her habit of eating too much chocolate.

at odds (with someone)
What does "at odds (with someone)" mean?
to be in disagreement with someoneThe man has been at odds with his boss over his new sales territory.
cluster fuck
What does "cluster fuck" mean?
totally screwed up situation or circumstances
dollar for dollar
What does "dollar for dollar" mean?
considering the costDollar for dollar the new hotel is the best bargain in this city for tourists.

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