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Yankee
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A nickname applied to any citizen of the United States. However, during the Civil War, the term “Yankee” referred to an inhabitant of one of the northern States. |
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Year-around (round)
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all year; from the beginning of the year to the
end of the year. |
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You bet
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You can't beat/top that
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No one can do better than that. |
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You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours
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(saying) if you do me a favor, I'll do one for you in return. |
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Your name is not fit for the dogs to bark with
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your “name” or reputation is not worthy of being noticed. (A reference to hunting with dogs that will “bark” when an animal or something of importance is discovered). |
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Yum-yum
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Used usually by or to children, to express great
delight, especially in the taste of food. |
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