American Idioms and Expressions

Head Is In The Clouds Idiom

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Head is in the clouds
What does Head is in the clouds mean?
If a person has their head in the clouds, they have unrealistic, impractical ideas.

Some Random Idioms
(can/could) do with (something)
What does "(can/could) do with (something)" mean?
to benefit from (something) I have been working hard all day so now I could do with a cold drink.

milk of human kindness
What does "milk of human kindness" mean?
the natural kindness and sympathy that is shown to others The woman at the community center is full of the milk of human kindness.

back-to-back
What does "back-to-back" mean?
next to each other and touching backsThe students were sitting back-to-back as they did their exercises for the gym class.
tourist trap
What does "tourist trap" mean?
a place that is overpriced and attracts touristsMy friend thinks that Hawaii is a tourist trap and he does not want to go there for his holiday.
out of hand
What does "out of hand" mean?
out of control The party got out of hand so we called the police.

In your face
What does "In your face" mean?
If someone is in your face, they are direct and confrontational. (It is sometime written 'in yer face'colloquially)
nose into (something)
What does "nose into (something)" mean?
to move into something, to go front end first We stopped our car and nosed into the parking space.
lick one's chops
What does "lick one's chops" mean?
to show one's eagerness to do something or eat something (by licking one's lips)The salesman began to lick his chops when he saw the potential customers at the business convention.
muscle in on (someone or something)
What does "muscle in on (someone or something)" mean?
forcefully try to discipline someone or take over someone's property or businessThe large supermarket was trying to muscle in on the territory of the small shops.
DD
What does "DD" mean?
designated driver

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