American Idioms and Expressions

Blessing In Disguise Idiom

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blessing in disguise
What does blessing in disguise mean?
something that turns out to be good but which seemed to be bad at firstThe elderly woman was in very much pain and it was a blessing in disguise when she quietly passed away.
blessing in disguise
What does blessing in disguise mean?
something that turns out to be good but which seemed to be bad at first The elderly woman was in very much pain and it was a blessing in disguise when she quietly passed away.


Some Random Idioms
Bless your pointy little head
What does "Bless your pointy little head" mean?
This expression is used as to patronise someone, especially when they don't realise that they're not very clever.('Bless your pointes little head' is also used.)
Whole shebang
What does "Whole shebang" mean?
The whole shebang includes every aspect of something.
hide one`s head in the sand
What does "hide one`s head in the sand" mean?
to ignore a problem or hide from some obvious danger, to refuse to see or face somethingThe man likes to hide his head in the sand and he never wants to deal with any problem.
bright and early
What does "bright and early" mean?
very earlyThe woman likes to get up bright and early every morning.
Keep it under your hat
What does "Keep it under your hat" mean?
If you keep something under your hat, you keep it secret.
lady killer
What does "lady killer" mean?
a man who some women find very charming and attractiveThe man in the movie was a lady killer who broke the hearts of many women.
hood
What does "hood" mean?
neighborhood; inner-city neighborhood or area controlled by a gang
at will
What does "at will" mean?
whenever one wants, freely The little boy was able to do what he wanted at will.

serve (someone) right
What does "serve (someone) right" mean?
to get the punishment or results that one deservesMy friend never studies at all so it serves him right to fail his exam.
for sure
What does "for sure" mean?
without doubt, certainly, surely I will go to the movie with you for sure next week.

not for a moment
What does "not for a moment" mean?
not at all, neverI did not for a moment believe what the man was saying.
ripped
What does "ripped" mean?
muscular; having well-defined muscles (usually said of men). His abs are seriously ripped.

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