American Idioms and Expressions

Blow To Smithereens Idiom

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blow to smithereens
What does blow to smithereens mean?
to explode into tiny piecesThe gas tanker was blown to smithereens during the accident.
blow to smithereens
What does blow to smithereens mean?
to explode into tiny pieces The gas tanker was blown to smithereens during the accident.


Some Random Idioms
between the devil and the deep blue sea
What does "between the devil and the deep blue sea" mean?
to be in a very difficult position The mayor was between the devil and the deep blue sea when he tried to keep the two groups happy.

hand over fist
What does "hand over fist" mean?
quicklyHis new company is making money hand over fist.
Eye- wash
What does "Eye- wash" mean?
This expression 'eye-wash' is generally used to cover up the anxiety of a person who is seeking a concrete reply or justification for an act or an event that had affected his personal image or caused him a loss. The affected person usually represents his case to the higher-ups and puts forth his demands for redressal. But the authority, in order to avoid embarassment to his organisation or to himself, is not in a position to expose the entire material or evidence which in turn tell upon the cre
Laughter is the best medicine
What does "Laughter is the best medicine" mean?
Laughing is often helpful for healing, especially emotional healing.
in a stupor
What does "in a stupor" mean?
in a dazed conditionI was in a stupor after I wrote my last exam.
play innocent
What does "play innocent" mean?
to pretend to be innocent and not concerned about somethingThe little boy played innocent when the teacher asked him about the broken window.
live beyond one's means
What does "live beyond one's means" mean?
spend more money than one can affordThe couple have been living beyond their means and are now in serious financial difficulty.
at a loss
What does "at a loss" mean?
at less than the cost, at a financial lossEverything was on sale but at a loss so the prices were very low.
come up to (someone or something)
What does "come up to (someone or something)" mean?
to approach someone or something The man came up to me and asked me for directions.

come up with (something)

- to produce/find/create a thought or idea or answer

bring (something) home to (someone)
What does "bring (something) home to (someone)" mean?
to cause someone to realize the truth of somethingThe dry conditions are bringing home to the farmers the importance of saving water.
rack
What does "rack" mean?
breasts (female, usually large)
live from hand to mouth
What does "live from hand to mouth" mean?
to live on very little money My friend has been living from hand to mouth since he lost his job.

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