Nosy Parker Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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Nosy parker What does Nosy parker mean?	(UK) A nosy parker is someone who is excessively interested in other people's lives. ('Nosey parker' is an alternative spelling.)
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keep to oneself What does "keep to oneself" mean?	stay away from other people	Our neighbor is very quiet and likes to keep to herself.

A chain is no stronger than its weakest link What does "A chain is no stronger than its weakest link" mean?	This means that processes, organisations, etc, are vulnerable because the weakest person or part can always damage or break them.
fit the mold What does "fit the mold" mean?	to do what you expect, to do what is considered usual (usually used in the negative - does not fit the mold)	Our teacher does not fit the mold of someone who volunteers to help homeless people every weekend.
piece of work What does "piece of work" mean?	person of unappealing or undesirable character
come clean (with someone/about something) What does "come clean (with someone/about something)" mean?	be completely honest with someone or confess something to someone	The man decided to come clean with the police and he confessed everything about the crime.
lay one's eyes on (someone or something) What does "lay one's eyes on (someone or something)" mean?	to see/find someone or something	"If you lay your eyes on my keys please tell me."

Under your skin What does "Under your skin" mean?	If someone gets under your skin, they really annoy you.
get a grip of oneself What does "get a grip of oneself" mean?	to take control of one`s feelings	The man got a grip of himself and calmed down.
rally What does "rally" mean?	have a party or hold an event
have the wits to do (something) What does "have the wits to do (something)" mean?	to have the intelligence or understanding to do something	The man had the wits to quickly phone the police when he saw the accident.

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Nosy Parker Idiom