American Idioms and Expressions

As Scared As A Rabbit Idiom

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as scared as a rabbit
What does as scared as a rabbit mean?
very scaredI was as scared as a rabbit when I entered the empty room.
as scared as a rabbit
What does as scared as a rabbit mean?
very scared I was as scared as a rabbit when I entered the empty room.


Some Random Idioms
have nothing between the ears
What does "have nothing between the ears" mean?
to be stupid, to have no brains/intelligenceThe young man has nothing between the ears and he is always making stupid mistakes.
old hat
What does "old hat" mean?
to be old-fashioned, to be not new or differentMy job has become old hat and I am becoming tired of it.
Banana skin
What does "Banana skin" mean?
(UK) A banana skin is something that is an embarrassment or causes problems.
not so hot
What does "not so hot" mean?
to be not very goodI have been feeling not so hot lately because I had a cold last week.
business as usual
What does "business as usual" mean?
to continue as usual It was business as usual for the small store after the fire destroyed the shopping area.

put on weight or put weight on
What does "put on weight or put weight on" mean?
to gain weight The basketball player is putting on weight.

Life is just a bowl of cherries
What does "Life is just a bowl of cherries" mean?
This idiom means that life is simple and pleasant.
lash out (at someone)
What does "lash out (at someone)" mean?
attack someone with wordsThey were walking along the beach when the girl suddenly lashed out in anger at her boyfriend.
Touch wood
What does "Touch wood" mean?
This idiom is used to wish for good luck. ('Knock on wood' is also used.)
far into the night
What does "far into the night" mean?
late into the nightI studied far into the night because I had a big test the next day.
shut off
What does "shut off" mean?
to be apart, to be separated from someone or somethingThe small town is shut off from the other small towns in the valley.

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