Significato:
13th generation 
tredicesima generazione (nata fra il 1961 e il 1981 e così chiamata in quanto rappresenta la tredicesima generazione di cittadini dalla fondazione degli Stati Uniti dàùcostituzione americana)
g Idioma
a ball-park figure
"a number that is near the total; approximate figure" Fifty is a ball-park figure. It's close to our class size.
a barrel of laughs
a lot of fun, a person who makes you laugh Let's invite Chang to our party. He's a barrel of laughs.
a bawling out
a scolding, a lecture, an earful, catch it When I forgot to do my chores Dad gave me a bawling out.
a big rig
a big truck, a semi-trailer truck Do you have a driver's license? Have you ever driven a big rig?
a big shot
an important person, a boss, a big wheel On payday he spends money like a big shot, buying drinks for all.
a big wheel
a person with power, a big shot Bing has been acting like a big wheel since he got promoted.
a big wig
an important person, a president etc., VIP Barry is a big wig in Gulf Oil - a vice president or something.
a blessing in disguise
a problem that becomes a benefit or advantage The rainstorm was a blessing in disguise. It stopped the fire.
a budding genius
a child who appears to be very intelligent "The newspaper described Pam as ""a budding genius"" on the violin."
a chin wag
a conversation, a visit The grandmothers were talking happily - having a chin wag.
a chunk of change
a large amount of money, a few grand, big bucks I bet that condo cost him a chunk o' change - 300 grand at least.
a cliff-hanger
a game that is close until the end, a barnburner Every election in this town is a real cliff-hanger - a close race.
a coon's age
many years, a dog's age We haven't been out to the coast in a coon's age. It's been years.
a crying shame
a sad event, it is too bad It's a crying shame that they didn't have fire insurance.
a dead giveaway
a clear signal, an obvious sign The smile on her face was a dead giveaway that she got the job.
a dead ringer
a very close likeness, like a twin Chad is a dead ringer for Mel Gibson. They look like twins.
a dog's age
a long time, 10-15 years, a coon's age Mel! I haven't seen you for a dog's age - at least ten years!
a dog's breakfast
a mixture of many things, a hodgepodge This book is a dog's breakfast. It contains a bit of everything.
a dog's life
a poor life, hard times Without a job, it's a dog's life.
a double-edged sword
a device that can help you and hurt you Truth is a double-edged sword. It can imprison me or set me free.
a downer (drug)
a drug that relaxes you, a sedative Before bedtime he took a downer to help him relax and sleep.
a drag
a boring time, a yawner Mary's party was a drag. We just sat around and talked.
a dressing down
a scolding, a lecture, a piece of my mind Mother gave me a dressing down when I said bad words.
a falling out
a disagreement, a break in friendship Guy and Jean had a falling out. They argued about religion.
a fighting chance
a fair chance, a good chance If I can get a job interview, I'll have a fighting chance.
a fleeting glance
a very brief look, a quick glance A fleeting glance from Marilyn would make his heart beat wildly.
a foregone conclusion
a certain conclusion, a predictable result That he'll graduate is a foregone conclusion. He is a good student.
a gaggle of geese
a flock of geese, a bunch of geese A gaggle of geese met us as we drove into the farmyard.
a game one
a willing player, a rough and ready person I can see that Bev's a game one. She plays hard and doesn't quit.
a ghost of a chance
a poor chance, not likely to happen That car doesn't have a ghost of a chance. It's too slow!
a glow on
slightly drunk, tipsy, catch a buzz When Myrna gets a glow on, she likes to dance real close.
a go
(See it's a go)
a go-getter
an aggressive employee, a hard worker, gung ho What a go-getter! He finished the course a month before the others.
a golden opportunity
a good chance to succeed, a good investment The Royal Hotel is for sale. What a golden opportunity!
a goner
something that is lost or beyond help I thought he was a goner, but the cat came back. He's home.
a good arm
the ability to throw a baseball or football Doug is short, but he has a good arm. He's an excellent passer.
a good egg
a good-natured person, a good head Everybody likes Marsha. She's a good egg.
a good head
"friendly, generous person; a good egg" Sean is a good head. He'll help at the food bank.
a good sport
a person who is fair and friendly What a good sport! You never complain, even when you lose.
a grain of salt
(See take it with a grain of salt)
a grain of truth
a bit of truth, take it with a grain... There's not a grain of truth in what Brian says. It's all untrue.
a grandfather clause
a written statement that protects a senior worker They can't demote him because he has a grandfather clause.
a helping hand
help with a job or task, lend a hand May was always ready with a helping hand.
a hollow leg
space for a lot of drink, room for a lot of beer Parl drank six bottles of beer. He must have a hollow leg!
a hotdog
one who plays only for the crowd, a show-off Eddie was a hotdog - always trying to excite the crowd.
a howling blizzard
a very bad snowstorm, a winter storm A howling blizzard delayed us. It was snowing and blowing.
a humdinger
a beautiful car etc. a well-designed product Dad, you should see this coupe. It's a humdinger!
a into g
(See ass into gear)
a leg up
a start, a beginning, the first leg If I take a night class, I'll have a leg up on my diploma.
a level playing field
a place where everyone has an equal chance, level the playing field A level playing field includes equal pay for equal work for all men and women.