York Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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york What does york mean?	throw up; vomit
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Rich as Croesus What does "Rich as Croesus" mean?	Someone who is as rich as Croesus is very wealthy indeed.

A still tongue keeps a wise head What does "A still tongue keeps a wise head" mean?	Wise people don't talk much.
bugger What does "bugger" mean?	damn; darn; drat (used to express frustration or annoyance).	Bugger it. I can't take this anymore.
in arrears What does "in arrears" mean?	late or overdue (usually for bills and money)	My account at the department store was in arrears so the manager phoned me.
fill out (something) What does "fill out (something)" mean?	to write down the facts that are asked for (in a report/form etc.)	We were asked to fill out the forms before we could have an interview for the job.
Rough diamond What does "Rough diamond" mean?	A rough diamond is a person who might be a bit rude but who is good underneath it all.
Sleep well- don't let the bedbugs bite What does "Sleep well- don't let the bedbugs bite" mean?	This is a way of wishing someone a good night's sleep.

on the road What does "on the road" mean?	to be travelling (especially as a salesman or performer)	Her husband is a salesman and is often on the road.
pay homage to (someone) What does "pay homage to (someone)" mean?	to praise/respect/honor someone	The entire country paid homage to their dead leader.
the main drag What does "the main drag" mean?	the most important street in a town	We spent Saturday evening driving up and down the main drag of the town.
run (something) into the ground What does "run (something) into the ground" mean?	to use something more than is wanted or needed, to neglect something	He ran his car into the ground and had to buy another one.
raise eyebrows What does "raise eyebrows" mean?	to cause surprise or disapproval, to shock people	I raised eyebrows when I arrived at work late this morning.

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York Idiom