American Idioms and Expressions

Catch One's Eye Idiom

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catch one's eye
What does catch one's eye mean?
attract one's attention/interest."This brochure about Tahiti caught my eye whenI was at the travel agency."

Some Random Idioms
bullshit artist
What does "bullshit artist" mean?
an expert liar; someone good at lying or exaggerationYou are such a bullshit artist, it's incredible.
eat (someone) for breakfast
What does "eat (someone) for breakfast" mean?
to defeat someone easilyThe young wrestler can eat the older wrestler for breakfast.
loonie
What does "loonie" mean?
crazy; nuts; insane
Shotgun marriage
What does "Shotgun marriage" mean?
A shotgun marriage, or shotgun wedding, is one that is forced because of pregnancy. It is also used idiomatically for a compromise, agreement or arrangement that is forced upon groups or people by necessity.
break out in (something)
What does "break out in (something)" mean?
to erupt in a rash or pimplesThe girl always breaks out in a rash when she eats shrimp.
cut one's (own) throat
What does "cut one's (own) throat" mean?
to experience certain failureThe man cut his own throat when he suddenly quit his job.
pick up (someone)
What does "pick up (someone)" mean?
to take on passengers in a bus/car/train etc.The bus picked up my mother at six o`clock in the morning.

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