American Idioms and Expressions

Laughter Is The Best Medicine Idiom

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Laughter is the best medicine
What does Laughter is the best medicine mean?
Laughing is often helpful for healing, especially emotional healing.

Some Random Idioms
a kickback
What does "a kickback" mean?
money paid illegally for favorable treatmentThe construction company gave the politician an illegal kickback in order to win the contract.
with impunity
What does "with impunity" mean?
without risk of punishmentThe man was able to continue to abuse his position and clients with impunity.
six feet under
What does "six feet under" mean?
to be deadMy friend does not plan to move from his house until he is six feet under.
run counter to (something)
What does "run counter to (something)" mean?
to be in opposition to somethingThe actions of the manager run counter to what he has always said that he believes.
a penny saved is a penny earned
What does "a penny saved is a penny earned" mean?
saving money by not spending it is the same as getting money from workingA penny saved is a penny earned and it is better to be thrifty sometimes than to only work more hours.
blitz
What does "blitz" mean?
devastating assault
nip
What does "nip" mean?
small drink of alcohol taken quickly
cheesy
What does "cheesy" mean?
tacky; cheap; smarmy. What a cheesy sweater, it looks horrid.
food for thought
What does "food for thought" mean?
something worth thinking about, something that provides mental stimulation I do not agree with the proposal but it does give me food for thought.

Be careful what you wish for
What does "Be careful what you wish for" mean?
If you get things that you desire, there may be unforeseen and unpleasant consequences.('Be careful what you wish for, lest it come true.' and 'Be careful what you wish for; you may receive it.' are also used.)

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