Castles In The Air Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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castles in the air What does castles in the air mean?	daydreams	My sister is always building castles in the air and is very unrealistic.
castles in the air What does castles in the air mean?	daydreams	My sister is always building castles in the air and is very unrealistic.
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as happy as a clam What does "as happy as a clam" mean?	happy and content	The little girl was as happy as a clam while she played with her toys.

Sixty-four-thousand-dollar-question What does "Sixty-four-thousand-dollar-question" mean?	The sixty-four-thousand-dollar-question is the most important question that can be asked about something.
with an eye/view to (doing something) What does "with an eye/view to (doing something)" mean?	with the intention of doing something	We bought the small truck with an eye to using it for our home business.
neck and neck What does "neck and neck" mean?	to be equal or nearly equal in a race or contest	The two teams were neck and neck in the race to win the national championship.
put a stop/end to (something) What does "put a stop/end to (something)" mean?	to bring something to an end	The company is trying to put an end to the personal use of computers during office hours.
work wonders (with someone or something) What does "work wonders (with someone or something)" mean?	be very beneficial to someone or something	The vacation in Egypt worked wonders on the mental health of our boss.

hot air What does "hot air" mean?	nonsense, exaggerated talk	He is full of hot air and you can`t trust what he says.
Smack in the face What does "Smack in the face" mean?	If something is a smack in the face, it is a shock, usually one that impedes progress.
in abeyance What does "in abeyance" mean?	the temporary suspension of an activity or a ruling	The final estate settlement was in abeyance while the lawyers looked at the will in more detail.
cum What does "cum" mean?	experience orgasm
feel blue What does "feel blue" mean?	feel sad and depressed.	"I'm feeling blue because I haven't had anymail except bills for a long, long time."
turn a profit What does "turn a profit" mean?	to make a profit	The supermarket has been turning a profit since it opened.

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Castles In The Air Idiom