American Idioms and Expressions

A Little Bird Told Me Idiom

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a little bird told me
What does a little bird told me mean?
learned from a mysterious or secret sourceA little bird told me that I would be getting a nice present from my boyfriend next week.
a little bird told me
What does a little bird told me mean?
something is learned from a mysterious and secret source who you do not want to nameA little bird told me that my friends will have a surprise party for me next week.
a little bird told me
What does a little bird told me mean?
something is learned from a mysterious and secret source who you do not want to name A little bird told me that my friend will have a surprise birthday party for me next week.

a little bird told me
What does a little bird told me mean?
something is learned from a mysterious or secret source A little bird told me that I would get a nice present from my boyfriend next week.


Some Random Idioms
raise one's sights
What does "raise one's sights" mean?
to set higher goals for oneselfOur team is doing very well this year and we are now raising our sights on the city championship.
into being
What does "into being" mean?
into existenceThe new parking regulations came into being early last week.
see (someone) home
What does "see (someone) home" mean?
to accompany someone homeI saw my cousin home after her visit last evening.
in deep water
What does "in deep water" mean?
in a serious situation, in troubleThe boy is in deep water because of his problems at school.
beauty is only skin deep
What does "beauty is only skin deep" mean?
looks are superficial and sometimes a beautiful person may have unpleasant characteristics looks are superficial and sometimes a beautiful person may have unpleasant characteristicsThe woman is not beautiful but beauty is only skin deep and her personality is wonderful.
pull through
What does "pull through" mean?
to recover from a serious illnessThe car accident was very bad and I do not think that the driver will pull through.
spaced out
What does "spaced out" mean?
to be confused or incoherent, to resemble someone who is using drugs, to be daydreamingThe boy was totally spaced out when the teacher asked him a question about the homework.
Put the pedal to the metal
What does "Put the pedal to the metal" mean?
If you put the pedal to the metal, you go faster.
pique (someone's) interest/curiosity
What does "pique (someone's) interest/curiosity" mean?
arouse interest/curiosityThe conversation with the filmmaker piqued my interest and I begin to watch more movies.
give (someone) a tongue-lashing
What does "give (someone) a tongue-lashing" mean?
to give someone a severe scoldingThe mother gave her daughter a tongue-lashing when she got home from school.

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