Teeny Weeny Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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Teeny-weeny What does Teeny-weeny mean?	If something is teensy-weensy, it is very small indeed.('Teeny-weeny' and 'teensie-weensie' are also used.)
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stoned What does "stoned" mean?	under the influence of drugs
take note of (something) What does "take note of (something)" mean?	to observe and remember something	The police are taking note of the people who go into the illegal business.
blue in the face What does "blue in the face" mean?	to be exhausted and speechless	You can argue with him until you are blue in the face but you will never change his mind.
able to (do something) standing on one's head What does "able to (do something) standing on one's head" mean?	to be able to do something very easily and quickly	The man is able to do his job standing on his head.
the last person What does "the last person" mean?	the most unlikely person to do something or to be seen somewhere	My friend is the last person that you would expect to see in a clothing store buying clothes.
to be possessed of (something) What does "to be possessed of (something)" mean?	to have something	The man was possessed of an ability to clearly understand and repeat what others had said.
with all one's heart and soul What does "with all one's heart and soul" mean?	very sincerely	With all his heart and soul, the young man wished his friend good luck on his new adventure.

have stars in one`s eyes What does "have stars in one`s eyes" mean?	to have an appearance or feeling of very great happiness, to be obsessed with show business	The girl had stars in her eyes when she won first prize in the speech contest.
by way of (something) What does "by way of (something)" mean?	as a substitute for something, as a form/example of something	By way of introduction the man gave everyone his business card.
Big girl's blouse What does "Big girl's blouse" mean?	A person who is very weak or fussy is a big girl's blouse.
the lay of the land What does "the lay of the land" mean?	the features of an area of land or of an organization	We checked out the lay of the land before we put up our tent and made a camping site.
over and above (something) What does "over and above (something)" mean?	in addition to something	Over and above my salary I also get an allowance for transportation from my company.
get one's nose out of (someone's) business What does "get one's nose out of (someone's) business" mean?	to stop interfering in someone else's business	The school secretary was told to get her nose out of the teacher's business.

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Teeny Weeny Idiom