American Idioms and Expressions

It's Your Funeral Idiom

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It's your funeral
What does It's your funeral mean?
The other person has made a decision that you think is bad. However, it is their choice; it is their funeral.

Some Random Idioms
recognize (someone or something) for what it/he/she is
What does "recognize (someone or something) for what it/he/she is" mean?
to see and understand exactly what someone or something is or representsEveryone was able to recognize our new principal for what he is. He is a very difficult person to work with.
tickled pink
What does "tickled pink" mean?
to be very pleased or delighted by someone or something"My mother was tickled pink that you visited her when you were in town."
If Mohammed won't come to the mountain, the mountain must come to Mohammed
What does "If Mohammed won't come to the mountain, the mountain must come to Mohammed" mean?
If something cannot or will not happen the easy way, then sometimes it must be done the hard way.
Blow the cobwebs away
What does "Blow the cobwebs away" mean?
If you blow the cobwebs away, you make sweeping changes to something to bring fresh views and ideas in.
make one`s bed and lie in it
What does "make one`s bed and lie in it" mean?
be responsible for what you have done and accept the results of your actions"You quit your job and now you have no money. You made your bed and now you must lie in it."
Break the back of the beast
What does "Break the back of the beast" mean?
If you break the back of the beast, you accomplish a challenge.
feel free to do (something)
What does "feel free to do (something)" mean?
to feel like you are permitted to do somethingEverybody felt free to walk around the restaurant after the party started.

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