American Idioms and Expressions

(to Be) Hot And Bothered Idiom

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(to be) hot and bothered
What does (to be) hot and bothered mean?
excited and worried, displeasedI don`t know what is wrong with her but she is hot and bothered about something.

Some Random Idioms
keep one's nose out of (someone's) business
What does "keep one's nose out of (someone's) business" mean?
refrain from interfering in someone else's businessI try hard to keep my nose out of my friend's business so he doesn't become angry with me.
screwed
What does "screwed" mean?
deceived; cheated; swindled
have a card up one's sleeve
What does "have a card up one's sleeve" mean?
to have a reserve plan or a secret advantageThe man had a card up his sleeve when he went to the bank to ask for more money for his business.

a leopard can't change his spots
What does "a leopard can't change his spots" mean?
you cannot change someone's basic human natureThe supervisor tried to have a good relationship with his staff but a leopard can't change his spots and he still had problems with those around him
a cut above (someone or something)
What does "a cut above (someone or something)" mean?
a little better than someone or something The new principal is a cut above the previous one.

Fat head
What does "Fat head" mean?
A fat head is a dull, stupid person.
buzz
What does "buzz" mean?
a telephone call. I'll give you a buzz later. What's your cell number?
bring (someone) to terms
What does "bring (someone) to terms" mean?
to make someone agree or do somethingIt seemed impossible for the two sides to settle their dispute but we were finally able to bring them to terms.
as black as night
What does "as black as night" mean?
very dark and blackThe old house was as black as night when we entered it.
dosh
What does "dosh" mean?
money; cash
use up
What does "use up" mean?
use until nothing is left, spend or consume completelyThey used up all of the paper in the copy machine this morning.
get dressed up
What does "get dressed up" mean?
to put on one's best clothesI usually get dressed up when I go to a nice restaurant.

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