Cross One`s Mind Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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cross one`s mind What does cross one`s mind mean?	to think of something, to occur to someone	It crossed my mind that I would see him in the evening so I did not need to phone him.
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give a wide birth to (someone or something) What does "give a wide birth to (someone or something)" mean?	to keep away from someone or something, to keep a safe distance from someone or something	I usually give a wide birth to my boss when he is angry.
Fifth columnist What does "Fifth columnist" mean?	(UK) A fifth columnist is a member of a subversive organisation who tries to help an enemy invade.
quads What does "quads" mean?	quadrucep muscles (on the front of the thigh, visible near the knee)
to order What does "to order" mean?	according to a buyer's specifications regarding size/color etc.	I bought three suits which were made to order when I visited Hong Kong last year.
hand in hand What does "hand in hand" mean?	holding hands	The young couple walked hand in hand along the beach.
Benjamin of the family What does "Benjamin of the family" mean?	The Benjamin of the family is the youngest child.

big frog/fish in a small pond What does "big frog/fish in a small pond" mean?	an important person in a less important place	The woman was a big fish in a small pond when she moved to the small town.
Shed light What does "Shed light" mean?	If you shed light on something, you make it clearer and easier to understand.
take (something) out on (someone or something) What does "take (something) out on (someone or something)" mean?	to direct one's anger or fear onto someone or something	The woman often takes her anger out on her husband.
rake in the money What does "rake in the money" mean?	to make a lot of money	My cousin's new pizza franchise has been raking in the money since it opened.
cry uncle What does "cry uncle" mean?	to admit defeat, to admit that you have lost	The wrestler had to cry uncle when the other wrestler pinned him to the mat.

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Cross One`s Mind Idiom