flush

Related to flush: flush out, Liver Flush

be in the first flush of (something)

To be in the beginning or early stages of something. Of course they're happy now—they're still in the first flush of marriage!

See also: first, flush, of

busted flush

1. Literally, a hand in poker consisting of four cards of the same suit and one that is different, i.e., one card short of a flush. I thought I'd finally win the hand, but when I drew the ace of spades, I was left with a busted flush.

2. A person, organization, or thing that at one time held great potential or influence but that ultimately ended up a failure. Jack left secondary school with great grades and a bright future, but he became addicted to drugs and turned out a busted flush. The company promised big returns to investors but turned out to be a busted flush.

flush (someone or something) out of (some thing or place)

1. To use liquids to expel something from something else. I was able to flush that debris out of my eyes, thank goodness.

2. To force someone or something out of hiding. That loud crash flushed a stray cat out of our shed. Police have the suspect surrounded and are hoping to flush him out of the building with tear gas.

flush away

To use water in a forceful manner to remove something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "flush" and "away." I'll get the hose and flush away some of this dirt.

flush out

1. To use liquids to expel something from something else. A noun or pronoun can be used between "flush" and "out." If you get debris in your eyes, be sure to flush them out with water immediately.

2. To force someone or something out of hiding. A noun or pronoun can be used between "flush" and "out." That loud crash flushed out a stray cat from under our porch. Police have the suspect surrounded and are hoping to flush him out with tear gas.

3. To cause some substance to be expelled from one's body. A noun or pronoun can be used between "flush" and "out." The diet promises to flush toxins out of your body, whatever that means. Be sure to drink plenty of water. It will help flush out the poison in your system.

flush out the bird

To force a bird out of hiding, as when hunting. You know, you could use a hunting dog to help you flush out the bird.

flush the birds out of the bushes

To cause birds to come out of hiding, as when hunting. You know, you could use a hunting dog to help you flush the birds out of the bushes. The sudden sound of the car engine flushed the birds out of the bushes all around them.

flush with (something)

1. verb To use a liquid to cleanse something. You'll need to flush your eyes with this special solution to clear out the debris.

2. adjective Fitting snugly or evenly next to something else. The drywall isn't flush with the jamb, that's why you're having trouble opening the door all the way.

flushed down the tubes

Having lost or failed. The final score was 17-1, so yeah, we got flushed down the tubes.

flushed with (something)

Exhibiting facial redness due to feeling a particular emotion (stated after "with"). The teacher called on me when I wasn't paying attention, and I immediately flushed with embarrassment

If it's yellow, let it mellow. (If it's brown, flush it down.)

If there is only urine in the toilet, do not flush it. (But if there is feces in it, then do flush.) A common mnemonic used as a way to reduce water usage in places with indoor plumbing. We have a pretty restricted water supply out here, so always remember—if it's yellow, let it mellow. If it's brown, flush it down. Due to the drought, households and businesses around the state are being encouraged to adopt an "if it's yellow, let it mellow" policy.

in the first flush of (something)

In the earliest of beginning stages, especially when energy, effort, or enthusiasm are at their peak. Of course they're happy now—they're still in the first flush of marriage! Let's see how they're doing 10 years down the line. The novel consists of parallel storylines: one follows the protagonist in the first flush of adulthood, while the other examines how his views have changed after a lifetime of experience and hardship.

See also: first, flush, of

in the flush of (something)

Experiencing strong, pleasant feelings about something. I know I'm smiling like a dope—I'm just in the flush of glee after buying my very own home!

in the full flush of (something)

Experiencing strong, pleasant feelings about something. I know I'm smiling like a dope—I'm just in the full flush of glee after buying my very own home!

the first flush of (something)

The beginning or early stages of something. Of course they're happy now—they're still in the first flush of marriage!

See also: first, flush, of

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

flush someone or something out of some place

and flush someone or something out

to cause someone or something to leave a hiding place. (Originally from hunting.) The police flushed the gunman out from his hiding place. They flushed out the crooks.

flush something away

to wash something unwanted away. Flush all this mess away! Fred flushed away all the leaves on the sidewalk.

flush something out

to clean something out with a flow of liquid. Flush the fuel line out to clean it. Please flush out the fuel line and clean it.

flush with something

1. Lit. even with something; sharing a surface with something. The edge of the sink is flush with the counter. The wood flooring is flush with the carpet so people won't trip.

2. Fig. [of a face] red with anger, embarrassment, rage, etc. He faced the woman he had dreamed about all his life. His face flushed with recognition and his heart pounded. Ellen's face flushed with embarrassment.

in the flush of

Also, in the first or full flush of . During a sudden rush of a strong positive feeling regarding something, as in In the first flush of victory he decided to take all his friends to dinner. This expression employs flush in the sense of "a bout of emotion or passion." [c. 1600]

a busted flush

someone or something that has not fulfilled expectations; a failure. US informal

In the game of poker, a busted flush is a sequence of cards of one suit that you fail to complete.

in the first flush

in a state of freshness and vigour.

The exact origins of flush as a noun are unknown; early senses share the idea of a sudden rush or abundance of something (e.g. water, growth of grass, or emotion).

1997 Tom Petsinis The French Mathematician A month ago, in the first flush of enthusiasm…I tackled the classic problem of trisecting an angle using only a compass and straightedge.

(in) the first flush of ˈyouth, enˈthusiasm, etc.

when somebody is young or something is new: By then, he was no longer in the first flush of youth. In the first flush of enthusiasm, we were able to get everyone interested in helping.

See also: first, flush, of

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

flush out

1. To empty or clean something by a flow of water or liquid: After coming in contact with the caustic substance, she flushed out her eye, which was red and puffy. The school nurse flushed the child's eyes out after he got fingerpaint in them.

2. To cause something to leave or be removed from something with a flow of water or liquid: She ran to the sink to flush out the dirt from her cut. My tears flushed the sand out of my eye.

3. To frighten someone or something from a concealed place: The golden retriever jumped into the reeds and flushed out the ducks. The passing car flushed the birds out of the thicket.

4. To drive or force someone into the open: The sniper is hiding in one of the buildings to the south and won't be easy to flush out. The army pledged to flush all insurgents out of the village.

flush

mod. wealthy; with plenty of money. Today I am flush. By tomorrow, I’ll be broke.

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

flushed down the tubes

Defeated. A 1950s college expression drawn from waste removal. After an exam that was more difficult than anticipated, a student might groan, “Man, did I get flushed down the tubes!”

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释义	flush Related to flush: flush out, Liver Flush be in the first flush of (something) To be in the beginning or early stages of something. Of course they're happy now—they're still in the first flush of marriage! See also: first, flush, of busted flush 1. Literally, a hand in poker consisting of four cards of the same suit and one that is different, i.e., one card short of a flush. I thought I'd finally win the hand, but when I drew the ace of spades, I was left with a busted flush. 2. A person, organization, or thing that at one time held great potential or influence but that ultimately ended up a failure. Jack left secondary school with great grades and a bright future, but he became addicted to drugs and turned out a busted flush. The company promised big returns to investors but turned out to be a busted flush. See also: busted, flush flush (someone or something) out of (some thing or place) 1. To use liquids to expel something from something else. I was able to flush that debris out of my eyes, thank goodness. 2. To force someone or something out of hiding. That loud crash flushed a stray cat out of our shed. Police have the suspect surrounded and are hoping to flush him out of the building with tear gas. See also: flush, of, out, thing flush away To use water in a forceful manner to remove something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "flush" and "away." I'll get the hose and flush away some of this dirt. See also: away, flush flush out 1. To use liquids to expel something from something else. A noun or pronoun can be used between "flush" and "out." If you get debris in your eyes, be sure to flush them out with water immediately. 2. To force someone or something out of hiding. A noun or pronoun can be used between "flush" and "out." That loud crash flushed out a stray cat from under our porch. Police have the suspect surrounded and are hoping to flush him out with tear gas. 3. To cause some substance to be expelled from one's body. A noun or pronoun can be used between "flush" and "out." The diet promises to flush toxins out of your body, whatever that means. Be sure to drink plenty of water. It will help flush out the poison in your system. See also: flush, out flush out the bird To force a bird out of hiding, as when hunting. You know, you could use a hunting dog to help you flush out the bird. See also: bird, flush, out flush the birds out of the bushes To cause birds to come out of hiding, as when hunting. You know, you could use a hunting dog to help you flush the birds out of the bushes. The sudden sound of the car engine flushed the birds out of the bushes all around them. See also: bird, bush, flush, of, out flush with (something) 1. verb To use a liquid to cleanse something. You'll need to flush your eyes with this special solution to clear out the debris. 2. adjective Fitting snugly or evenly next to something else. The drywall isn't flush with the jamb, that's why you're having trouble opening the door all the way. See also: flush flushed down the tubes Having lost or failed. The final score was 17-1, so yeah, we got flushed down the tubes. See also: down, flush, tube flushed with (something) Exhibiting facial redness due to feeling a particular emotion (stated after "with"). The teacher called on me when I wasn't paying attention, and I immediately flushed with embarrassment See also: flush If it's yellow, let it mellow. (If it's brown, flush it down.) If there is only urine in the toilet, do not flush it. (But if there is feces in it, then do flush.) A common mnemonic used as a way to reduce water usage in places with indoor plumbing. We have a pretty restricted water supply out here, so always remember—if it's yellow, let it mellow. If it's brown, flush it down. Due to the drought, households and businesses around the state are being encouraged to adopt an "if it's yellow, let it mellow" policy. See also: flush, if, let in the first flush of (something) In the earliest of beginning stages, especially when energy, effort, or enthusiasm are at their peak. Of course they're happy now—they're still in the first flush of marriage! Let's see how they're doing 10 years down the line. The novel consists of parallel storylines: one follows the protagonist in the first flush of adulthood, while the other examines how his views have changed after a lifetime of experience and hardship. See also: first, flush, of in the flush of (something) Experiencing strong, pleasant feelings about something. I know I'm smiling like a dope—I'm just in the flush of glee after buying my very own home! See also: flush, of in the full flush of (something) Experiencing strong, pleasant feelings about something. I know I'm smiling like a dope—I'm just in the full flush of glee after buying my very own home! See also: flush, full, of the first flush of (something) The beginning or early stages of something. Of course they're happy now—they're still in the first flush of marriage! See also: first, flush, of Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. flush someone or something out of some place and flush someone or something out to cause someone or something to leave a hiding place. (Originally from hunting.) The police flushed the gunman out from his hiding place. They flushed out the crooks. See also: flush, of, out, place flush something away to wash something unwanted away. Flush all this mess away! Fred flushed away all the leaves on the sidewalk. See also: away, flush flush something out to clean something out with a flow of liquid. Flush the fuel line out to clean it. Please flush out the fuel line and clean it. See also: flush, out flush with something 1. Lit. even with something; sharing a surface with something. The edge of the sink is flush with the counter. The wood flooring is flush with the carpet so people won't trip. 2. Fig. [of a face] red with anger, embarrassment, rage, etc. He faced the woman he had dreamed about all his life. His face flushed with recognition and his heart pounded. Ellen's face flushed with embarrassment. See also: flush McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. in the flush of Also, in the first or full flush of . During a sudden rush of a strong positive feeling regarding something, as in In the first flush of victory he decided to take all his friends to dinner. This expression employs flush in the sense of "a bout of emotion or passion." [c. 1600] See also: flush, of The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. a busted flush someone or something that has not fulfilled expectations; a failure. US informal In the game of poker, a busted flush is a sequence of cards of one suit that you fail to complete. See also: busted, flush in the first flush in a state of freshness and vigour. The exact origins of flush as a noun are unknown; early senses share the idea of a sudden rush or abundance of something (e.g. water, growth of grass, or emotion). 1997 Tom Petsinis The French Mathematician A month ago, in the first flush of enthusiasm…I tackled the classic problem of trisecting an angle using only a compass and straightedge. See also: first, flush Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary (in) the first flush of ˈyouth, enˈthusiasm, etc. when somebody is young or something is new: By then, he was no longer in the first flush of youth. In the first flush of enthusiasm, we were able to get everyone interested in helping. See also: first, flush, of Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary flush out v. 1. To empty or clean something by a flow of water or liquid: After coming in contact with the caustic substance, she flushed out her eye, which was red and puffy. The school nurse flushed the child's eyes out after he got fingerpaint in them. 2. To cause something to leave or be removed from something with a flow of water or liquid: She ran to the sink to flush out the dirt from her cut. My tears flushed the sand out of my eye. 3. To frighten someone or something from a concealed place: The golden retriever jumped into the reeds and flushed out the ducks. The passing car flushed the birds out of the thicket. 4. To drive or force someone into the open: The sniper is hiding in one of the buildings to the south and won't be easy to flush out. The army pledged to flush all insurgents out of the village. See also: flush, out The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs. flush mod. wealthy; with plenty of money. Today I am flush. By tomorrow, I’ll be broke. McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions flushed down the tubes Defeated. A 1950s college expression drawn from waste removal. After an exam that was more difficult than anticipated, a student might groan, “Man, did I get flushed down the tubes!” See also: down, flush, tube Endangered Phrases by Steven D. Price See also: be in the first flush of (something) the first flush of (something) the first flush of youth, enthusiasm, etc. in the first flush in the first flush of (something) come to an understanding understanding flush away Flushing two of a kind References in periodicals archive Flush's fear of Mr Barrett is just a small reflection of Miss Barrett's desperate condition in the hands of a patriarch. Bakhtin's Notion of Decrowning in Virginia Woolf's Flush difficile might be more prone to exist as clumps of cells that are easier to flush due to their larger size, or 3) recovery of C. Persistence of Bowl Water Contamination During Sequential Flushes of Contaminated Toilets In the second flushed, it showed that treatment 3 (8x12) has the highest treatment with a mean 9.9, followed by treatment 4 (9x12) with a mean of 9.63, treatment 2 (7x12) with 9.19, and treatment 1 (6x12) has the lowest number of pileus with a mean of 7.4. PERFORMANCE OF OYSTER MUSHROOM (PLEUROTUS OSTREATUS L.) ON DIFFERENT SIZES OF POLYPROPYLENE BAGS GROWN IN RICE STRAW AS A SUBSTRATE With respect to vacuum function, our laboratory research showed significant difference between Flush knife BT-S and Flush knife BT. Efficacy of a Novel Narrow Knife with Water Jet Function for Colorectal Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection Dr Tim Hillard of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists said HRT was recognised as an "effective treatment for menopausal symptoms, particularly in the management of hot flushes," by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. Treatment turns up heat on hot flushes CONCLUSION: In conclusion, this study has demonstrated no significant difference between heparin and 0.9% NaCl flushes with regards to catheter patency in adult patients with short-term use of CVC's. Heparin or 0.9% sodium chloride to maintain central venous catheter patency: a randomised trial When she moves forward, even if it's only a step or two, flush the bird. Flushing on command: live birds and maintaining control are the keys The recent additions to the Skate Cosmopolitan range include flush plates with a mirror surface. Luxurious leather, inspiring illumination The two-volume flush can be triggered in touchless or tip-on mode. Grohe unveils new flush plates Interestingly, the toilets use the same 1.6 gallons per flush as others. Now, hi-tech toilet that can swallow 18 golf balls! In theory, an engine flush is supposed to surgically remove all the buildup and harmlessly carry it off to the oil filter. Another urban myth bites the dust To raise awareness of this issue and to make it simple for consumers to save water when flushing the toilet, Kimberly-Clark's Scott Naturals brand will be offering the Smart Flush bag. Scott Naturals saves water in bathroom One popular approach is the installation of high-efficiency toilets to replace old, water-intensive ones, which consume as much as 7 gallons per flush. If your home has an old toilet, it makes sense--economically and environmentally--to replace it with a water-conserving model that will use about 55 percent less water than a conventional toilet. Best options for high-efficiency toilets: with inexpensive new designs, you can flush less water and money down the drain Straight Flush: Our old commodes might use from three to seven gallons of fresh water per flush. Straight flush Mechanics, you wouldn't think an engine flush could cause problems, right? Engine flushing and the IPAS
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