American Idioms and Expressions

Blue Eyed Boy Idiom

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Blue-eyed boy
What does Blue-eyed boy mean?
Someone's blue-eyed boy is their favourite person.

Some Random Idioms
a pink slip
What does "a pink slip" mean?
a dismissal notice from a jobHe received his pink slip yesterday and no longer has a job.
in exchange for (someone or something)
What does "in exchange for (someone or something)" mean?
in return for someone or somethingI received the camera in exchange for several discount coupons.
Lower than a snake's belly
What does "Lower than a snake's belly" mean?
Someone or something that is lower than a snake's belly is of a very low moral standing.
sit through (something)
What does "sit through (something)" mean?
to witness or endure all of somethingI had to sit through a very boring lecture yesterday.
in advance
What does "in advance" mean?
ahead of timeThey bought the tickets in advance so that they could get a good seat.
dragster
What does "dragster" mean?
car for drag racing
cut/slit one`s (own) throat
What does "cut/slit one`s (own) throat" mean?
experience certain failure, do something that will cause problems now or in the futureHe is cutting his own throat if he doesn't make an effort to find a new job quickly.
Count sheep
What does "Count sheep" mean?
If people cannot sleep, they are advised to count sheep mentally.

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