American Idioms and Expressions

You Said It!/You Can Say That Again! Idiom

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You said it!/You can say that again!
What does You said it!/You can say that again! mean?
that's true, you're right (used to show strong agreement with what another person has said)"You can say that again," I answered when the woman mentioned how hot it was out in the sun.

Some Random Idioms
have a stake in (something)
What does "have a stake in (something)" mean?
to have part ownership of a company or other business The large oil company has a stake in the new oil exploration company.

eagle eye
What does "eagle eye" mean?
an intently watchful eyeThe boy has an eagle eye and he never misses anything.
gun for (someone)
What does "gun for (someone)" mean?
to look hard for a chance to harm or defeat someoneMy supervisor has been gunning for me for a long time and I do not know why.
risk one's neck (to do something)
What does "risk one's neck (to do something)" mean?
risk harm in order to do somethingThe fireman risked his neck to save the young child.
lid
What does "lid" mean?
eyelid
have (something) on the tip of one's tongue
What does "have (something) on the tip of one's tongue" mean?
be almost able to remember a specific fact such as a name or placeI have the actor's name on the tip of my tongue but I can't remember it.
gunner
What does "gunner" mean?
medical student working hard for high grades or evaluations
on horseback
What does "on horseback" mean?
on the back of a horse We rode to the river on horseback.

change one`s mind
What does "change one`s mind" mean?
to change one`s decisionMy friend changed his mind and said that he would not go to the movie tonight.
OD
What does "OD" mean?
Overdose - on drugs Overdose - on drugsThe man died because of a drug OD.

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