Scream Blue Murder Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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Scream blue murder What does Scream blue murder mean?	If someone shouts very loudly in anger, or fear, they scream blue murder.
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go great guns What does "go great guns" mean?	to do something very fast or with great energy	The workers were going great guns when I saw them this morning.

All over the show What does "All over the show" mean?	If something is all over the show, it's in a complete mess.An alternative to 'All over the shop'.
sniff out (someone or something) What does "sniff out (someone or something)" mean?	to locate someone or something	The police dog worked hard to sniff out the bank robber.
whitebread What does "whitebread" mean?	ordinary; dull; plain
over my dead body What does "over my dead body" mean?	not if I can stop you	I told my friend that I will lend him money only over my dead body.
Beside themselves What does "Beside themselves" mean?	If people are beside themselves, they are very worried or emotional about something.
wanabe What does "wanabe" mean?	somebody who aspires to greatness or to a particular position or achievement

slam dunk What does "slam dunk" mean?	something that is absolutely certain.	I'm telling you, it's a slam dunk. No problems.
dyed-in-the-wool What does "dyed-in-the-wool" mean?	permanent, stubborn	The man is a dyed-in-the-wool conservative and will never change.
by leaps and bounds What does "by leaps and bounds" mean?	rapidly, by large movements forward	The construction of the new airport is progressing by leaps and bounds.
trials and tribulations What does "trials and tribulations" mean?	problems and tests of one's courage and perseverance	My aunt has gone through many trials and tribulations in her life.
GI What does "GI" mean?	Government Issue - stamped on US military equipment and often means US soldier	Government Issue - stamped on US military equipment and often means US soldierThe man went to the store and bought a GI Joe doll for his son.

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Scream Blue Murder Idiom