As Busy As Popcorn On A Skillet Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does As Busy As Popcorn On A Skillet Idiom mean?

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as busy as popcorn on a skillet What does as busy as popcorn on a skillet mean?	very active	The children were as busy as popcorn on a skillet when the teacher entered the classroom.
as busy as popcorn on a skillet What does as busy as popcorn on a skillet mean?	very active	The children were as busy as popcorn on a skillet when the teacher entered the classroom.
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no sweat What does "no sweat" mean?	idiom. no worries or concerns; everything is fine

get one's hands on (someone or something) What does "get one's hands on (someone or something)" mean?	to get someone or something in one's grasp	"When I get my hands on a hammer I will help you fix the door."
flush with (something) What does "flush with (something)" mean?	to have lots of something	We were flush with cash so we decided to go on a nice holiday.
(not) in so many words What does "(not) in so many words" mean?	(not) exactly, (not) explicitly	My teacher told me about the problems in our class but not in so many words.
bee in one`s bonnet What does "bee in one`s bonnet" mean?	to have an idea that continually occupies one`s thoughts.	My friend has a bee in her bonnet about going to Europe next year.
acid What does "acid" mean?	lysergic acid diethylamide.	Have you ever dropped acid?
let grass grow under one`s feet What does "let grass grow under one`s feet" mean?	be idle, be lazy, waste time	He is always working hard and never lets grass grow under his feet.
trouble one's head about (someone or something) What does "trouble one's head about (someone or something)" mean?	to worry about someone or something	"Please do not trouble your head about the arrangements for the party. I will do everything."
on (someone`s) back What does "on (someone`s) back" mean?	constantly criticizing someone, pressuring someone	My sister is always on her daughter's back to clean up her room.
On Carey Street What does "On Carey Street" mean?	(UK) If someone is on Carey Street, they are heavily in debt or have gone bankrupt.
Call on the carpet What does "Call on the carpet" mean?	If you are called on the carpet, you are summoned for a reprimand by superiors or others in power.

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As Busy As Popcorn On A Skillet Idiom