American Idioms and Expressions

Contemplate One's Navel Idiom

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contemplate one's navel
What does contemplate one's navel mean?		 spend a lot of time thinking about one's own problems rather than being concerned about more important thingsI spent the summer contemplating my navel and didn't do a thing.

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lip
What does "lip" mean?		rebuttal; argument; back talk
unearthly hour
What does "unearthly hour" mean?		 absurdly early or inconvenientWe got up at an unearthly hour this morning so we could get ready to go camping.
get one's sea legs
What does "get one's sea legs" mean?		 to become accustomed to something (like you would become accustomed to the movement of a ship) After we got our sea legs we were able to get up and walk around the boat.

thin on top
What does "thin on top" mean?		 bald or baldingMy uncle is a little thin on top but he is very handsome.
children should be seen and not heard
What does "children should be seen and not heard" mean?		 children should be quietThe woman believed that children should be seen and not heard. And her children were always very quiet.
lay one's hands on (someone or something)
What does "lay one's hands on (someone or something)" mean?		 to find someone or something (that may be difficult to find) If I can lay my hands on a screwdriver I will fix the broken table.

time was (when)
What does "time was (when)" mean?		 at a time in the pastTime was when everybody in our town kept their doors unlocked all of the time.
get along well with (something)
What does "get along well with (something)" mean?		 to make progress with something The boy is getting along well with his studies.

able to breathe freely again
What does "able to breathe freely again" mean?		 to be able to relax after a busy and stressful time I was able to breathe freely again when the exams were over.

think the world of (someone or something)
What does "think the world of (someone or something)" mean?		 to be very fond of someone or somethingThe woman thinks the world of the little girl who lives next door.
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