American Idioms and Expressions

Burn A Hole In One`s Pocket Idiom

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burn a hole in one`s pocket
What does burn a hole in one`s pocket mean?
to stimulate someone to spend money quicklyI got paid today and the money is burning a hole in my pocket.
burn a hole in one`s pocket
What does burn a hole in one`s pocket mean?
to stimulate someone to spend money quicklyMy money is burning a hole in my pocket and I will probably spend it quickly.
burn a hole in one`s pocket
What does burn a hole in one`s pocket mean?
to stimulate someone to spend money quicklyThe money was burning a hole in the man's pocket when he decided to go to the casino.

Some Random Idioms
strike while the iron is hot
What does "strike while the iron is hot" mean?
to take advantage of an opportunityI wanted to strike while the iron was hot so I quickly applied for the job.
tits
What does "tits" mean?
breasts (usually said of women)
get rolling
What does "get rolling" mean?
to get started "Let's get rolling and try and finish this project today."

lean on (someone)
What does "lean on (someone)" mean?
pressure someone by blackmail or threats of physical violence to make him or her do somethingThe gang decided to lean on the small shop owner to get him to sell his property.
party line
What does "party line" mean?
the official ideas of a group (usually political) that must be followed by all membersThe members of the political party were forced to follow the party line on most issues.
bugger off
What does "bugger off" mean?
imp. go away; shove off. Bugger off. Just go away.
a slave to (someone or something)
What does "a slave to (someone or something)" mean?
someone who is under the control of someone or somethingMy mother is a slave to her desire to watch soap operas on television.

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