American Idioms and Expressions

Beat Ones Brains Out Idiom

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beat one's brains out
What does beat one's brains out mean?
to work very hard (to do something) We beat our brains out in order to think of a name for the new magazine.


Some Random Idioms
a shot in the arm
What does "a shot in the arm" mean?
something inspiring, something that gives someone energy The latest opinion polls are a shot in the arm for the mayor's re-election campaign.

rap (someone's) knuckles
What does "rap (someone's) knuckles" mean?
to punish someone slightlyThe company rapped the man's knuckles for taking a long coffee break.
fuck (someone) over
What does "fuck (someone) over" mean?
take advantage of; exploit; abuse. Don't try to fuck me over.
nothing to sneeze at
What does "nothing to sneeze at" mean?
to be something that you should take seriously and respectHis new salary is nothing to sneeze at.
give (someone) a free hand (with something)
What does "give (someone) a free hand (with something)" mean?
to give someone complete control over somethingThe city gave the homeowners a free hand to plan the new playground.
junk
What does "junk" mean?
drugs (heroin in particular)
foam at the mouth
What does "foam at the mouth" mean?
to be very angry (like a mad dog) My father was foaming at the mouth when I told him that I had damaged his car.

bird brain
What does "bird brain" mean?
someone who you think is stupid The man is a bird brain and he always makes mistakes at work.

get even (with someone)
What does "get even (with someone)" mean?
to get revenge on someoneMy sister wants to get even with her friend for being late for the concert.

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