American Idioms and Expressions

Fuzzy Thinking Idiom

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Fuzzy thinking
What does Fuzzy thinking mean?
Thinking or ideas that do not agree with the facts or information available

Some Random Idioms
take to the woods
What does "take to the woods" mean?
to run away and hideThe man decided to take to the woods rather than wait to talk to his angry wife.
(not) hear of (something)
What does "(not) hear of (something)" mean?
not tolerate or permit somethingI will not hear of my aunt staying in a hotel when she visits us.
punk
What does "punk" mean?
of or pertaining to punk music and those who listen to it
uptight
What does "uptight" mean?
nervous; anxious; edgy
come on strong
What does "come on strong" mean?
to overwhelm others with very strong language or personality The salesman came on strong at the meeting and angered the other members of the team.

Run a mile
What does "Run a mile" mean?
If someone "Runs a mile", they do everything they can to avoid a situation. Example: "I was worried that he'd take one look at me and run a mile."
land an account
What does "land an account" mean?
to acquire an accountThe salesman landed a large account on his first day of work.
turn one`s stomach
What does "turn one`s stomach" mean?
to make one feel sickThe car accident turned my stomach.
paint the town red
What does "paint the town red" mean?
to go out and party and have a good timeWe decided to go out and paint the town red after we passed our exams.
break one's word
What does "break one's word" mean?
to not keep one's promise The young child promised his parents that he would not break his word.

Ugly as a stick
What does "Ugly as a stick" mean?
If someone is as ugly as a stick, they are very ugly indeed.
walk on eggs
What does "walk on eggs" mean?
to be very cautiousI must walk on eggs when I ask my friend to do something for me.

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