American Idioms and Expressions

Come Back To Haunt (someone) Idiom

This database is a comprehensive collection of all the American idioms and slang available. American Idioms are many and varied. We hope you enjoy our collection. We are adding more all the time. .

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come back to haunt (someone)
What does come back to haunt (someone) mean?
result in undesirable effects eventually

Some Random Idioms
go into (something) with one's eyes (wide) open
What does "go into (something) with one's eyes (wide) open" mean?
to do something or make a choice knowing the problems that are involved and having all the necessary informationThe city went into the construction contract with their eyes wide open.
Lap dog
What does "Lap dog" mean?
A lap dog is a person who is eager to please another at the expense of his or her own needs in order to maintain a position of privilege or favor.
under the influence of (something)
What does "under the influence of (something)" mean?
experiencing the effects of alcohol/drugs/a controlling power or personThe driver was under the influence of alcohol when he hit the young child.
big stink
What does "big stink" mean?
a scandal; a major issue. Don't make a big stink out of such a small problem.
put a stop/end to (something)
What does "put a stop/end to (something)" mean?
to bring something to an endThe company is trying to put an end to the personal use of computers during office hours.
Shoot your wad
What does "Shoot your wad" mean?
When you have shot your wad, you have expended everything and have no more to say or do about a matter.
hit it off (with someone)
What does "hit it off (with someone)" mean?
get along well with someone (usually from the beginning) get along well with someone (usually from the beginning)I hit it off with a woman in my photography class and we have been dating for several months now.
dweeb
What does "dweeb" mean?
very hardworking student
be off to a bad start
What does "be off to a bad start" mean?
to start something under bad circumstancesThe production of the play was off to a bad start when the lights did not work.
Cuts no ice
What does "Cuts no ice" mean?
If something cuts no ice, it doesn't have any effect or influence.
Cloud on the horizon
What does "Cloud on the horizon" mean?
If you can see a problem ahead, you can call it a cloud on the horizon.

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