American Idioms and Expressions

Cloud Up Idiom

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cloud up
What does cloud up mean?
to become cloudyIt began to cloud up and soon started raining.
cloud up
What does cloud up mean?
to become cloudy It began to cloud up and soon started raining.


Some Random Idioms
run a fever/temperature
What does "run a fever/temperature" mean?
to have a body temperature higher than normalThe little boy was running a fever so his parents decided to call the doctor.
catch (someone) napping
What does "catch (someone) napping" mean?
to find someone asleep, to find someone unprepared for something The boss caught the employee napping and became very angry.

Have your moments
What does "Have your moments" mean?
Someone who has his or her moments exhibits a positive behavior pattern on an occasional basis but not generally.
scratch one's head
What does "scratch one's head" mean?
to be confused or perplexedI was left scratching my head after the speech by our department manager.
in for a penny, in for a pound
What does "in for a penny, in for a pound" mean?
after spending some money or time for something you should spend more time or money to finish the job completelyIn for a penny, in for a pound and because we had already spent so much money repairing the car we decided to continue to pay more money until it was completely finished.
fall out of use
What does "fall out of use" mean?
to be no longer used CD players have fallen out of use recently.

flush with (something)
What does "flush with (something)" mean?
to be even with something The two pieces of wood were flush with each other so we glued them together.

uptight
What does "uptight" mean?
worried, irritated, anxiousMy sister has been uptight all week because of her exams.

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