Dead Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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dead What does dead mean?	quiet; nothing happening; lifeless
dead What does dead mean?	extremely; totally; completely (used with adjectives to give emphasis).	You're dead wrong about that.
	Some Random Idioms
Not on my watch What does "Not on my watch" mean?	Someone distancing themselves from a situation could say that it is not on their watch.

hand over (someone or something) to (someone) What does "hand over (someone or something) to (someone)" mean?	give control or possession of something to someone, give something to another person	The criminals were forced to hand over the stolen money to the police.
a force to be reckoned with What does "a force to be reckoned with" mean?	someone or something that is important and should not be ignored	The young man is a force to be reckoned with in the boxing world.
hard up What does "hard up" mean?	desperate for company, attention, or affection.	He's hard up for work these days and doesn't have any money.
blow the lid off (something) What does "blow the lid off (something)" mean?	to reveal something (often a wrongdoing)	The government investigation blew the lid off the illegal activities.
grab a bite to eat What does "grab a bite to eat" mean?	to eat something (usually quickly)	I will grab a bite to eat after the game today.
have one's finger in the pie What does "have one's finger in the pie" mean?	to be involved in something, to receive money for something	The new manager has his finger in the pie of many small businesses.
get one's ducks in a row What does "get one's ducks in a row" mean?	to put one's affairs or something in order	When I get my ducks in a row I will be able to make a decision about a new career.

as nervous as a cat What does "as nervous as a cat" mean?	very nervous	The man was as nervous as a cat when he talked to the woman.
swan song What does "swan song" mean?	the last work or performance by an artist before death or retirement	The actor's swan song was his magnificent performance in his recent movie.
tooth-to-tattoo ratio What does "tooth-to-tattoo ratio" mean?	visual inspection to determine mental status; a higher ratio (more teeth than tattoos) is better
bite off more than one can chew What does "bite off more than one can chew" mean?	to try to do or eat more than you can manage	I bit off more than I could chew when I began to work at the store in the evening.
to hound (someone) What does "to hound (someone)" mean?	to pursue or chase someone, to harass someone	The manager is always hounding the younger members of her staff to make them work hard.
a cat nap What does "a cat nap" mean?	a short sleep taken during the day	I had a cat nap in the afternoon so that I would feel refreshed in the evening.

American Idioms and Expressions

Dead Idiom