American Idioms and Expressions

Zero Idiom

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zero
What does zero mean?		person of no valueHe's such a zero. Forget him!

Some Random Idioms
through hell and high water
What does "through hell and high water" mean?		 through all sorts of severe difficultiesI went through hell and high water to complete the report on time.
hit the spot
What does "hit the spot" mean?		 refresh or satisfyDrinking the lemonade after the baseball game really hit the spot.
pink slip
What does "pink slip" mean?		 a termination notice from a jobI received my pink slip last week and I am now looking for a new job.
put one's mind to (something)
What does "put one's mind to (something)" mean?		 to give one's complete attention to somethingThe boy can do anything if he puts his mind to it.
pick up a trail/scent
What does "pick up a trail/scent" mean?		 to recognize the trail of a hunted person or animalThe tracking dogs were easily able to pick up the trail of the criminal.
run a meeting
What does "run a meeting" mean?		 to conduct a meeting My boss is not able to run a meeting very well.

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