As Wild As A Tiger Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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as wild as a tiger What does as wild as a tiger mean?	very wild	The little boy was as wild as a tiger when we were trying to look after him.
as wild as a tiger What does as wild as a tiger mean?	very wild	The little boy was as wild as a tiger when we were trying to look after him.
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touch and go What does "touch and go" mean?	uncertain, in a dangerous situation	It was touch and go whether the girl was going to survive after the car accident.

in contempt of court What does "in contempt of court" mean?	disrespect for a judge or for courtroom procedures	The woman was in contempt of court when she refused to sit down quietly during the trial.
Don't cry over spilt milk What does "Don't cry over spilt milk" mean?	When something bad happens and nothing can be done to help it people say, 'Don't cry over spilt milk'.
in the market for (something) What does "in the market for (something)" mean?	to be ready to buy something, to want to buy something	We have been in the market for a new computer for a long time.

make (something) worth (someone's) while What does "make (something) worth (someone's) while" mean?	make something profitable enough for someone to do	I made it worth my friend's while to help me move by buying him dinner.
a cat nap What does "a cat nap" mean?	a short sleep taken during the day	I had a cat nap in the afternoon so that I would feel refreshed in the evening.
even so What does "even so" mean?	nevertheless, however	My friend has always worked but even so he has no money saved.
thank one's lucky stars What does "thank one's lucky stars" mean?	to be thankful for one's good luck	I thanked my lucky stars that I was not hurt in the car accident.
player What does "player" mean?	person who has power, influence, or authority in a situation

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As Wild As A Tiger Idiom