American Idioms and Expressions

Able To Do (something) Blindfolded Idiom

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able to do (something) blindfolded
What does able to do (something) blindfolded mean?		 to be able to do something easily and quicklyThe car was easy to fix and we were able to do it blindfolded.

Some Random Idioms
hardly have time to breathe
What does "hardly have time to breathe" mean?		 be very busyI hardly had time to breathe while I was preparing for the summer barbecue.
as happy as a clam
What does "as happy as a clam" mean?		 happy and content The little girl was as happy as a clam while she played with her toys.

A watched pot never boils
What does "A watched pot never boils" mean?		 Some things work out in their own time, so being impatient and constantly checking will just make things seem longer.
take (something) with a grain of salt
What does "take (something) with a grain of salt" mean?		 to accept or believe something with much doubt, to not give much credit or importance to something that was said"You should take everything that the supervisor says with a grain of salt because he likes to exaggerate things."
All's fair in love and war
What does "All's fair in love and war" mean?		 This idiom is used to say that where there is conflict, people can be expected to behave in a more vicious way.
no wonder
What does "no wonder" mean?		 not surprisingNo wonder he is so tired after staying up all night.
lend (someone) an ear
What does "lend (someone) an ear" mean?		 to listen to what someone is saying I asked my friend to lend me an ear and listen to my problem.

go over like a lead balloon
What does "go over like a lead balloon" mean?		 to fail to generate a positive responseThe sales manager's proposal went over like a lead balloon at the meeting
take a gander at (someone or something)
What does "take a gander at (someone or something)" mean?		 to examine someone or somethingI asked the car mechanic to take a gander at the steering system on my car.
see red
What does "see red" mean?		 to become very angry My boss saw red when I told him that I would not be coming to work today.

white Idioms



have a heart-to-heart talk with (someone)
What does "have a heart-to-heart talk with (someone)" mean?		 to have a sincere and intimate talk with someoneI had a heart-to-heart talk with my girlfriend last evening.

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