American Idioms and Expressions

As Naked As A Jaybird Idiom

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as naked as a jaybird What does as naked as a jaybird mean?	naked	The little boy was as naked as a jaybird when he finished his bath.
as naked as a jaybird What does as naked as a jaybird mean?	naked	The little boy was as naked as a jaybird when he finished his bath.
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Drive you spare What does "Drive you spare" mean?	If someone or something drives you spare, it is extremely annoying.

flame What does "flame" mean?	angry message or personal attack online
get into a stew about/over (someone or something) What does "get into a stew about/over (someone or something)" mean?	to be worried or upset about someone or something	My mother is getting into a stew over my aunt not phoning.
as scarce as hen's teeth What does "as scarce as hen's teeth" mean?	very scarce or nonexistent	Cheap apartment rentals are as scarce as hen's teeth in this city.
tight-fisted What does "tight-fisted" mean?	very frugal; unwilling to spend money unnecessarily.	A: Do you think Charlie will donate any money to the activities fund? B: No way! He's too tight-fisted!

take minutes What does "take minutes" mean?	to write down the details of a meeting	I usually take minutes at the monthly club meetings. sales Idioms
curdle (someone's) blood What does "curdle (someone's) blood" mean?	frighten someone	The sight of the accident scene curdled my blood.
change horses in midstream What does "change horses in midstream" mean?	to make new plans or choose a new leader in an activity that has already begun	They have decided to change lawyers but I told them that they should not change horses in midstream.

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