Beside Oneself (with Something) Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Beside Oneself (with Something) Idiom mean?

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beside oneself (with something) What does beside oneself (with something) mean?	to be very upset or excited about something	he boy was beside himself with joy after winning the contest.
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become engaged with (someone) What does "become engaged with (someone)" mean?	to make a plan to marry someone	The girl has recently become engaged with her boyfriend.

Dog-whistle politics What does "Dog-whistle politics" mean?	(AU) When political parties have policies that will appeal to racists while not being overtly racist, they are indulging in dog-whistle politics.
first-run What does "first-run" mean?	new, shown for the first time	There are many first-run movies that I have not seen yet.
land an account What does "land an account" mean?	to acquire an account	The salesman landed a large account on his first day of work.
jockey for position What does "jockey for position" mean?	try to push one's way into an advantageous position	Several of the salesmen began to jockey for position when they learned that the director of sales was leaving.
keep from (doing something) What does "keep from (doing something)" mean?	prevent/refrain from doing something	I love ice cream and couldn`t keep from eating three bowls.
Dutch auction What does "Dutch auction" mean?	an auction where you start off with a high price and then reduce it	They always sell the flowers at a Dutch auction at the downtown market.
worth its weight in gold What does "worth its weight in gold" mean?	to be very valuable	The new secretary is very smart and she is worth her weight in gold.
It's your funeral What does "It's your funeral" mean?	The other person has made a decision that you think is bad. However, it is their choice; it is their funeral.
horny What does "horny" mean?	sexually aroused; wanting sexual activity
hold all the trumps What does "hold all the trumps" mean?	have the best chance of winning, have all the advantages	have the best chance of winning, have all the advantagesThe striker holds all the trumps and should easily be elected as captain of the football team.
the plot thickens What does "the plot thickens" mean?	things are becoming more complicated or interesting	"The plot thickens," I thought as the situation at my company became more and more complicated.

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Beside Oneself (with Something) Idiom