American Idioms and Expressions

As Cold As Stone Idiom

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As cold as stone
What does As cold as stone mean?
If something is as cold as stone, it is very cold. If a person is as cold as stone, they are unemotional.

Some Random Idioms
as warm as toast
What does "as warm as toast" mean?
very warm and cozyOur house was as warm as toast when we went in from the rain.
Plain Jane
What does "Plain Jane" mean?
A plain Jane is a woman who isn't particularly attractive.
cut one's losses
What does "cut one's losses" mean?
to reduce one's losses of money or something elseThe owners decided to sell the soccer team in order to cut their losses.
about to (do something)
What does "about to (do something)" mean?
to be on the point of doing something I was about to leave my house when the phone rang.

frankenfood
What does "frankenfood" mean?
genetically engineered or modified food
bitch session
What does "bitch session" mean?
casual meeting during which people complain, gripe, or air grievances. Today's meeting was really just a bitch session.
Full of piss and vinegar
What does "Full of piss and vinegar" mean?
Someone who's full of piss and vinegar is full of youthful energy.
keep body and soul together
What does "keep body and soul together" mean?
keep alive, surviveIt was very cold during the winter but somehow she was able to keep body and soul together and survived.
can't stomach (someone or something)
What does "can't stomach (someone or something)" mean?
to dislike someone or something very much I cannot stomach the new woman who I work with.

a rush on (something)
What does "a rush on (something)" mean?
a large demand for somethingThere was a rush on candles after the electricity went off for three days.
take a stand on (something)
What does "take a stand on (something)" mean?
to declare firmly that one is for or against somethingThe politician was forced to take a stand on the tax issue.

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