Change Of Pace Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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change of pace What does change of pace mean?	the addition of some variety to one's life	We decided to go to the lake for a change of pace and to get away from our busy schedules.
change of pace What does change of pace mean?	a temporary change in one's routine	We decided to go to the lake for a change of pace and to get away from our busy schedules.
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turn (someone`s) stomach What does "turn (someone`s) stomach " mean?	to make someone feel sick, to disgust someone	The sight of the dead dog on the road turned my stomach.
when least expected What does "when least expected" mean?	when one does not expect something	When least expected the secretary always asks for time off from work.
open one`s heart to (someone) What does "open one`s heart to (someone)" mean?	to talk about one`s feelings honestly, to confide in someone	I opened my heart to my friend when I saw her at the restaurant last night.
bite (someone's) head off What does "bite (someone's) head off" mean?	to speak angrily to someone	I am afraid to speak to my teacher when she is in a bad mood because she may bite my head off.
have a row What does "have a row" mean?	have an argument, dispite, or angry discussion
red in the face What does "red in the face" mean?	embarrassed	I became red in the face when the teacher began talking about me.

fink on somebody What does "fink on somebody" mean?	betray somebody; reveal secrets about somebody
rough it What does "rough it" mean?	to live in uncomfortable conditions without the usual comforts (such as on a camping trip)	We were forced to rough it for a few days when the storm knocked out the electricity supply.
rub out (someone or something) What does "rub out (someone or something)" mean?	to destroy something completely, to kill/eliminate someone	The government troops rubbed out the entire village.

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Change Of Pace Idiom