by the name of
What Does “by the name of” mean? Definition: called. Example(s) I met a doctor by the name of John. This […]
Idioms
It has someone’s name on it
What Does “It has someone’s name on it” mean? Definition: said about somthing that belongs to someone or meant for
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I can’t put a name to someone
What Does “I can’t put a name to someone” mean? Definition: said when you can’t remmeber someone’s name. Example(s) She
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adam’s ale
What Does “adam’s ale” mean? Definition: (old-fashioned) water. Example(s) Take a glass of adam’s ale if you are thirsty. This
high man on the totem pole
What Does “high man on the totem pole” mean? Definition: the most important person in a hierarchy or organization. (Opposite:
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low man on the totem pole
What Does “low man on the totem pole” mean? Definition: The least important man in a hierarchy or organization. (Opposite:
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baptism of fire
What Does “baptism of fire” mean? Definition: The idiom baptism of fire refers to a very difficult first experience someone
better the devil you know
What Does “better the devil you know” mean? Definition: (also better the devil you know than the devil you don’t)
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in bad shape
What Does “in bad shape” mean? Definition: In bad physical condition. Example(s) Bill is in bad shape. He needs to
bag of bones
What Does “bag of bones” mean? Definition: an extremely thin person. Example(s) He’s turning into a bag of bones. He
be full of beans
What Does “be full of beans” mean? Definition: 1. If someone is full of beans, they are active, lively, healthy
black out
What Does “black out” mean? Definition: to lose consciousness. Example(s) He blacked out when he fell. This idiom is in