American Idioms and Expressions

As Crazy As A Bedbug Idiom

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as crazy as a bedbug
What does as crazy as a bedbug mean?
crazyMy neighbor is as crazy as a bedbug.
as crazy as a bedbug
What does as crazy as a bedbug mean?
crazy My neighbor is as crazy as a bedbug.


Some Random Idioms
have clean hands
What does "have clean hands" mean?
to be guiltlessThe man claims to have clean hands in the affair regarding the stolen goods.
control the purse strings
What does "control the purse strings" mean?
to be in charge of the money My mother used to control the purse strings in our family.

slimeball
What does "slimeball" mean?
disgusting, worthless person (usually said of men)
in hopes of (something)
What does "in hopes of (something)" mean?
expecting somethingI wrote the entrance exam in hopes of entering my favorite university.
class-A uniform
What does "class-A uniform" mean?
class-A dress uniform
all in one piece
What does "all in one piece" mean?
safely, without damageWhen we moved, our furniture arrived all in one piece.
the exception that proves the rule
What does "the exception that proves the rule" mean?
an exception to a rule proves that the rule exists The salesman is very quiet and shy and he is the exception that proves the rule in his company. Everybody else is very talkative.

from time to time
What does "from time to time" mean?
occasionallyWe go to that restaurant from time to time.
New lease of life
What does "New lease of life" mean?
If someone finds new enthusiasm and energy for something, they have a new lease of life.

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