American Idioms and Expressions

Cute As A Bug Idiom

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Cute as a bug
What does Cute as a bug mean?		 If something is as cute as a bug, it is sweet and endearing.

Some Random Idioms
grasp at straws
What does "grasp at straws" mean?		 to try something with little hope of successThe man is grasping at straws with his weak excuse for his bad behavior.
Stalking horse
What does "Stalking horse" mean?		 A stalking horse is a strategy or something used to conceal your intentions. It is often used where someone put themselves forwards as a candidate to divide opponents or to hide the real candidate.
shoot out (something)
What does "shoot out (something)" mean?		 to stick or throw something outwardThe man shot out his foot from under the table and made his friend fall down.
todger
What does "todger" mean?		penis; dick
bullshit
What does "bullshit" mean?		nonsense; rubbish; foolish talk or ideas.That's such bullshit, I don't believe any of it.
on hand
What does "on hand" mean?		 presentOur teacher is always on hand when we need someone to help us.
take the cake
What does "take the cake" mean?		 to be the best or worst of something The behavior of the young girl takes the cake. It is terrible.

cooking Idioms



close to (someone)
What does "close to (someone)" mean?		 to be fond of someone and have a good relationship with him or her The boy is very close to his grandfather.

give (someone) a blank check
What does "give (someone) a blank check" mean?		 to let someone act as they want or as they think is necessary (like a check that has the amount left blank)The police department gave the new committee a blank check to try and solve the homeless problem.
Unwavering loyalty
What does "Unwavering loyalty" mean?		 Unwavering loyalty does not question or doubt the person or issue and supports them completely.
knew it was coming
What does "knew it was coming" mean?		 aware in advance that something was going to happenI knew it was coming when my boss asked me into her office and told me that the store would soon close.
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