Up To Your Eyes Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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Up to your eyes What does Up to your eyes mean?	When you've got too much work to do, you're up to your eyes in it.
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security blanket What does "security blanket" mean?	something that one holds onto for reassurance or comfort (like a child and a blanket)	The boy uses his computer as a security blanket so that he does not have to go out and meet new people.

make a run for it What does "make a run for it" mean?	dash for safety, make a quick escape	I made a run for it as soon as the class finished.
above reproach What does "above reproach" mean?	to be not deserving of blame or criticism	The actions of the police officer were above reproach.
chip off the old block What does "chip off the old block" mean?	a person who looks or acts like one of his parents	The boy is a chip off the old block and acts exactly like his father.
as nervous as a cat What does "as nervous as a cat" mean?	very nervous	The man was as nervous as a cat when he talked to the woman.

PBJ What does "PBJ" mean?	peanut butter and jelly sandwich (n.b.: other forms, such as shakes, also exist)
Curve ball What does "Curve ball" mean?	If something is a curve ball, it is deceptive.
White-bread What does "White-bread" mean?	If something is white-bread, it is very ordinary, safe and boring.
settle down What does "settle down" mean?	to calm down	The baby finally settled down and went to sleep.

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Up To Your Eyes Idiom