American Idioms and Expressions

Bug Eyed 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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bug-eyed
What does bug-eyed mean?
to be wide-eyed with surpriseThe little boy was bug-eyed when he got a new bicycle for his birthday.
bug-eyed
What does bug-eyed mean?
to be wide-eyed with surprise The little boy was bug-eyed when he got a new bicycle for his birthday.


Some Random Idioms
give a flying fuck
What does "give a flying fuck" mean?
not care at all; have absolutely no interest whatsoever. Who gives a flying fuck? 2. Why should I give a flying fuck about that?
plop
What does "plop" mean?
sit down
naked eye
What does "naked eye" mean?
the human eye (with no binoculars etc.)It was difficult to see the bird with the naked eye.
as drunk as a skunk
What does "as drunk as a skunk" mean?
very drunk The man was as drunk as a skunk when he walked into the restaurant.

pull out all the stops
What does "pull out all the stops" mean?
to use all of one's energy and effort to achieve somethingMy mother pulled out all the stops to make a great graduation party for my sister.
once bitten, twice shy
What does "once bitten, twice shy" mean?
if something goes wrong one time then you will be careful about doing the same thing againOnce bitten, twice shy and because the woman lost much money on the stock market she did not want to invest money there again.
Warm the cockles of your heart
What does "Warm the cockles of your heart" mean?
If something warms the cockles of your heart, it makes you feel happy.
any number of (someone or something)
What does "any number of (someone or something)" mean?
a large number of people or something I have any number of reasons not to buy a new computer.

bite (someone's) head off
What does "bite (someone's) head off" mean?
to speak angrily to someoneI am afraid to speak to my teacher when she is in a bad mood because she may bite my head off.

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