Dead Center Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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dead center What does dead center mean?	the exact middle	I easily hit the target dead center.
dead center What does dead center mean?	the exact middle	I easily hit the target dead center.
	Some Random Idioms
yellow-bellied What does "yellow-bellied" mean?	extremely timid, cowardly	Everyone thinks that the new boss handled the matter in a yellow-bellied manner.

goofus What does "goofus" mean?	dumb, oafish person
Muck or nettles What does "Muck or nettles" mean?	'Muck or nettles' means 'all or nothing'.
Don't hold your breath. What does "Don't hold your breath." mean?	Don't stop breathing to wait for something (because it will never happen).	"Don't hold your breath," I said when my friend asked when he would be able to borrow our friend's car.
(someone's) fingerprints are on (something) What does "(someone's) fingerprints are on (something)" mean?	an action or piece of work is typical of a particular person and they probably were involved in it	Many police officers believe that the criminal's fingerprints are on the recent crime.
take the initiative to (do something) What does "take the initiative to (do something)" mean?	to decide to do something although one has not been asked to do it	I decided to take the initiative to organize a dinner for my friend who was leaving to go to a different university.
everything from soup to nuts What does "everything from soup to nuts" mean?	almost everything that one can think of	We brought everything from soup to nuts for our weekend holiday.

in (someone's) black books What does "in (someone's) black books" mean?	to be in disgrace or out of favor with someone	The boy is in his girlfriend's black books because he was late for their date.
have rocks in one`s head What does "have rocks in one`s head" mean?	be stupid, not have good judgement	She has rocks in her head. She should never have bought that old car.
put on weight or put weight on What does "put on weight or put weight on" mean?	to gain weight	The basketball player is putting on weight.
hairy What does "hairy" mean?	risky; difficult; tricky
nigger What does "nigger" mean?	Black person (offensive when used by non-Blacks, but acceptable among Blacks).	When Chris Rock says "nigger", it's all right, but if Donald Trump said it, it'd be offensive.

American Idioms and Expressions

Dead Center Idiom