American Idioms and Expressions

Bull Headed 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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bull-headed
What does bull-headed mean?
: stubborn; inflexible."Don't be so bull-headed. Why can't you admitthat others' opinions are just as good as yours?"

Some Random Idioms
very well
What does "very well" mean?
agreed, all right"Very well, if you want me to go I will go with you."
bite the bullet
What does "bite the bullet" mean?
to endure a difficult situation, to face a difficult situation bravely I have decided to bite the bullet and begin to study for my Master`s degree.

give (someone) his or her freedom
What does "give (someone) his or her freedom" mean?
to set someone free The court decided to give the man his freedom because of his good behavior in prison.

neither fish nor fowl
What does "neither fish nor fowl" mean?
something that does not belong to a definite group/categoryI do not know what you should call the strange food. It is neither fish nor fowl.
come away empty-handed
What does "come away empty-handed" mean?
to return without anythingNobody came away empty-handed at the end of the birthday party.
in good shape/condition
What does "in good shape/condition" mean?
functioning or working wellOur television set was in good shape when we gave it to my friend.
stew in one`s own juice
What does "stew in one`s own juice" mean?
to suffer from something that one has caused to happen to himself or herselfThe man is stewing in his own juice after he got into trouble for being late.
have a change of heart
What does "have a change of heart" mean?
to change the way one feels/thinks about somethingI had a change of heart and I decided to go to the movie with my friend.

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