American Idioms and Expressions

Spit Blood Idiom

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Spit blood
What does Spit blood mean?
If someone is spitting blood, they are absolutely furious.

Some Random Idioms
gross
What does "gross" mean?
disgusting; repulsive; vulgar
on top of the world
What does "on top of the world" mean?
to feel very goodI was on top of the world after I received news of the scholarship that I had won.
love at first sight
What does "love at first sight" mean?
love from the first time that two people see each otherIt was love at first sight when the young couple met at the photography class.
in the first place
What does "in the first place" mean?
firstly, to begin with"Of course I can`t go. In the first place I must work on Saturday. In the second place I have no money."
calm down
What does "calm down" mean?
to relaxThe woman finally calmed down after the accident.
Opportunity knocks but once
What does "Opportunity knocks but once" mean?
This idiom means that you only get one chance to achieve what you really want to do.
straw that breaks the camel`s back
What does "straw that breaks the camel`s back" mean?
a small problem which follows other troubles that makes you lose patience and be unable to continue as beforeWhen the receptionist lost the key to the office for the third time it was the straw that broke the camel`s back and we decided to fire her.
cold fish
What does "cold fish" mean?
a person who is unfriendly or does not mix with othersThe man is a cold fish and he has very few friends.
draw up (something)
What does "draw up (something)" mean?
to put something in writingThey were able to draw up the contract while we were waiting.
make an impression (on someone)
What does "make an impression (on someone)" mean?
produce a memorable effect on someoneThe elderly man made an impression on me and I was very sad when I heard that he had died.

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