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American idioms
American idioms are used in radio programs, websites, casual conversations, and all possible interactions with other people.
All over the map: a conversation that does not stick to the main topic and goes off on tangents.
Example: The meeting today was all over the map and I don’t feel like we accomplished what we needed to.
Before you know it: almost immediately.
Example: I will be there before you know it.
Of the night (At all hours): It means very late, all the time of the night.
Example: Her mother was very worried and thought of her at any time of the night.
All bets are off: Indicates that all bets on the tender are closed.
Example: I was going to bid, but all bets are off.
Break a leg: good luck, often heard in the theater world.
Example: Break a leg at your performance tonight!
Blow smoke: This statement means that a person exaggerates things more than they should be and makes them look like they are doing a job they cannot do.
Example: In the evening, he commented on the whole match and blow smoke like he was a football player.
Call it a day: declare the end of working on a task.
Example: You just drop off the keys and call it a day.
To make matters worse: A statement that an event that is in a bad condition has become worse.
Example: John had an accident by car to make matters worse, he had some fractures in his feet and hands.
Cat nap: short nap
Example: It has been a productive morning, I am going to take a cat nap after lunch.
At each other’s throats: It means that people fight and argue with each other in the face of an event, situation and action.
Example: They spoke very badly and Mark at each other’s throats.
About time: An idiom that describes the upcoming and even passing time.
Example: About time to buy a new house and car.
Get the hang of it: To have the ability to complete a task and do it well; to go from beginner to intermediate.
Example: It may take a couple of tries to get the hang of it, though.
Easy-going: It means tolerant, easy to understand and naive.
Example: Samatta is easy-going person I have ever seen. He is never happy and upset for any event.
Hit me up: communicate or let one know by calling, texting, emailing etc…
Example: Hit me up when you have finished the presentation.
Head over heels: to be very much in love.
Example: That woman is head over heels in love.
Enough is enough: This statement means that it should not be enough and more. It is generally said when a certain situation is sufficient.
Example: You just eat enough is enough. If you eat more, you will gain excess weight.
Here and there: On occasion.
Example: We get calls from that client here and there but not very often.
Money talks: In a case, it means a statement stating that the money has more money.
Example: Money talks from this football game.
Keep me in the loop/Keep me posted: stay in touch, keep one informed of your whereabouts.
Example: keep me in the loop about your weekend plans.
Two peas in a pod: Very similar
Example: Two Peas in a Pod are the organic greengrocers plus there’s a farmers market every Saturday.
Take the wind out of your sails: to be disappointed
Example: It really took the wind out of my sails when I found out I didn’t get the promotion.
