American Idioms and Expressions

Nature Abhors A Vacuum Idiom

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Nature abhors a vacuum
What does Nature abhors a vacuum mean?		 This idiom is used to express the idea that empty or unfilled spaces are unnatural as they go against the laws of nature and physics.

Some Random Idioms
walk on air
What does "walk on air" mean?		 feel happy and excitedShe has been walking on air since she heard that she passed her exams.
rat
What does "rat" mean?		person who is disgusting
hot under the collar
What does "hot under the collar" mean?		 very angryOur boss is hot under the collar today because three of the staff came late.
a course of action
What does "a course of action" mean?		 the procedures that will be followed to do somethingWe decided on our course of action before we told our boss about our decision.
grate on (someone's) nerves
What does "grate on (someone's) nerves" mean?		 to annoy or bother someone The woman who I work with grates on my nerves. She is very irritating.

get mixed up
What does "get mixed up" mean?		 to become confused"I`m sorry but I got mixed up with the dates. That`s why I came today."
ECG
What does "ECG" mean?		 Electrocardiogram - an electronic test of a person's heart Electrocardiogram - an electronic test of a person's heartMy father was asked to take an ECG test by his doctor.
hang in the balance
What does "hang in the balance" mean?		 have two equally possible results, be uncertainAfter the opposition party won the election whether or not the new highway will be built hangs in the balance.
wine and dine (someone)
What does "wine and dine (someone)" mean?		 to treat someone to an expensive meal, to entertain someone in a lavish mannerMy uncle often has to wine and dine his important business clients.
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