American Idioms and Expressions

(to Be) Hung Up On (someone Or Something) Idiom

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(to be) hung up on (someone or something)
What does (to be) hung up on (someone or something) mean?
to be obsessed or devoted to someone or somethingMy friend is hung up on one of his colleagues at work.

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TLC
What does "TLC" mean?
Tender Loving Care Tender Loving CareWith lots of TLC the house plants did very well under my sister's care.
feel the pinch
What does "feel the pinch" mean?
to have problems caused by having too little money The family is beginning to feel the pinch since the husband lost his job.

have a cow
What does "have a cow" mean?
to become very angry and upset about somethingOur teacher had a cow when he discovered that nobody had prepared for the class.
happy hour
What does "happy hour" mean?
a time in bars or restaurants when drinks are served at a discountWe stopped at the restaurant during happy hour and had a drink.
have (someone or something) on one's hands
What does "have (someone or something) on one's hands" mean?
to be burdened with someone or something I do not want to have the responsibility for the party on my hands.

as tough as an old boot
What does "as tough as an old boot" mean?
very tough, not easily moved by feelings such as pity The old lady is as tough as an old boot and never shoes her feelings at all.

kiss and tell
What does "kiss and tell" mean?
participate in something private and then tell others about itI don't trust her because she is the kind of person who will kiss and tell.
come to an end
What does "come to an end" mean?
to stop, to finishWhen the story came to an end both of the children had fallen asleep.

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