American Idioms and Expressions

Off The Top Of Your Head Idiom

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Off the top of your head What does Off the top of your head mean?	If you say something off the top of your head, you don't think about it beforehand.
	Some Random Idioms
bump off (someone) or bump (someone) off What does "bump off (someone) or bump (someone) off" mean?	to kill someone	The criminal gang bumped off the leader of the other gang.

have bearing on (something) What does "have bearing on (something)" mean?	affect or influence something	The company decision had much bearing on the way that the company was managed.
as well What does "as well" mean?	in addition, also, too	I plan to take a computer course this summer as well.
melt in one's mouth What does "melt in one's mouth" mean?	to taste very good	The pastry melted in my mouth.
a little bird told me What does "a little bird told me" mean?	something is learned from a mysterious and secret source who you do not want to name	A little bird told me that my friend will have a surprise birthday party for me next week.
racked with pain What does "racked with pain" mean?	to be suffering from severe pain	The man was racked with pain after he fell from the ladder.

to the bone What does "to the bone" mean?	entirely, to the core	I was wet to the bone after walking in the rain for two hours. Breathe/Breath Idioms
look at what the cat dragged in What does "look at what the cat dragged in" mean?	idiom. see who just arrived (said in frustration or with sarcastic overtones)
wonky What does "wonky" mean?	studious; diligent
under oath What does "under oath" mean?	having taken an oath (solemn promise)	The man was under oath when he spoke before the judge.
mess What does "mess" mean?	dining hall; dining area; cafeteria
have a mind like a steel trap What does "have a mind like a steel trap" mean?	have a very sharp and agile mind	The man has a mind like a steel trap and can remember most things easily.

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