American Idioms and Expressions

Blow (someone's) Mind Idiom

This database is a comprehensive collection of all the American idioms and slang available. American Idioms are many and varied. We hope you enjoy our collection. We are adding more all the time. .

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blow (someone's) mind
What does blow (someone's) mind mean?
to overwhelm or excite someoneThe beauty of the African wildlife parks blew my mind during our holiday.

Some Random Idioms
do away with (something)
What does "do away with (something)" mean?
to stop something, to get rid of something The company will do away with their policy of working one weekend a month.

make eyes at (someone)
What does "make eyes at (someone)" mean?
flirt with someone, look at someone to try and attract themThe boy was making eyes at the girl in his history class.
take a hand in (something)
What does "take a hand in (something)" mean?
to help plan or do something I will take a hand in designing the new cafeteria.

black-tie event/affair
What does "black-tie event/affair" mean?
a formal event where guests wear semi-formal clothes with men wearing black bow ties with tuxedos or dinner jacketsThe award ceremony for the movie awards was a black-tie affair.
go belly-up
What does "go belly-up" mean?
fail; go bankrupt. Enron went belly up after it's scandal.
too big for one`s boots/breeches
What does "too big for one`s boots/breeches" mean?
to think that you are more important than you really areOur manager is too big for his breeches and needs someone to make him realize that he is not so important.
cry wolf
What does "cry wolf" mean?
to give a false alarm, to warn of a danger that is not thereThe man is crying wolf. There is no danger that the electrical system will cause a fire.
at each other's throats
What does "at each other's throats" mean?
fighting or arguing all the time The two boys were at each other's throats when they entered the room.

lose one's grip
What does "lose one's grip" mean?
to lose control of a situation The young teacher seems to be losing her grip on the situation in her classroom.

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