American Idioms and Expressions

Change One`s Mind Idiom

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change one`s mind
What does change one`s mind mean?
to change one`s decisionMy friend changed his mind and said that he would not go to the movie tonight.

Some Random Idioms
talk in circles
What does "talk in circles" mean?
to talk in a confusing or roundabout mannerOur boss was talking in circles for most of the meeting.
do credit to (someone)
What does "do credit to (someone)" mean?
to add to someone's reputationThe woman's graduation thesis did credit to her hard work and patience.
charm the pants off (someone)
What does "charm the pants off (someone)" mean?
to use very nice or charming behavior to persuade someone to do something I was able to charm the pants off the man in the job interview and I got the job.

Head is mince
What does "Head is mince" mean?
(Scot) When someone's thoughts are in a state of abject confusion, especially when facing a severe dilemma, their head is mince.
come face to face with (someone or something)
What does "come face to face with (someone or something)" mean?
to meet someone or something in person, to deal with someone immediatelyI was walking through the forest when I came face to face with a black bear.
out of luck
What does "out of luck" mean?
without good luckI was out of luck and could not find the part for my computer printer at any local store.
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.

bite the hand that feeds one
What does "bite the hand that feeds one" mean?
to harm someone who does good things for youI do not want to make my company angry because I do not want to bite the hand that feeds me.
kick in the pants
What does "kick in the pants" mean?
something that motivates or gets somebody to do something

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