American Idioms and Expressions

Come To One`s Senses Idiom

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come to one`s senses
What does come to one`s senses mean?
to begin to think clearly or act sensiblyHe came to his senses and decided to buy a cheap car rather than an expensive one.

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to the letter
What does "to the letter" mean?
precisely, exactlyThe lawyer always suggests that his clients follow the judge's decisions to the letter.
make (someone's) blood run cold
What does "make (someone's) blood run cold" mean?
shock or horrify someoneThe sight of the injured family in the car accident made my blood run cold.
lay (something) to rest
What does "lay (something) to rest" mean?
get rid of something, put something away permanently, stopThey have been trying to lay to rest the rumors about the financial problems in the company.
dry run
What does "dry run" mean?
an attempt or rehearsal for somethingThe marriage ceremony was on Saturday so we had a dry run on Thursday night.
fuck-me shoes
What does "fuck-me shoes" mean?
very high heels that make a woman sexier
sound as if
What does "sound as if" mean?
to seem as if something were so from what has been saidIt sounds as if my friend is planning to look for a new job.
post
What does "post" mean?
steering column in a car
in one`s hair
What does "in one`s hair" mean?
to be bothering someone, to be always annoying someoneMy sister's small son is always in her hair when she is making dinner.
bet one`s boots
What does "bet one`s boots" mean?
to bet everything that one has I will bet my boots that my friend will not have enough money to go on a holiday.

sweat blood
What does "sweat blood" mean?
be very anxious and tenseI began to sweat blood when I heard that some of our staff would be transferred to another city.

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