Do Something Rash Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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do something rash What does do something rash mean?	to take drastic action (usually without thinking)	My friend is extremely angry and she may do something rash.
do something rash What does do something rash mean?	to take drastic action (usually without thinking)	My friend is extremely angry and she may do something rash.
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bear (someone or something) in mind What does "bear (someone or something) in mind" mean?	to remember and think about someone or something	"Please keep the starting time for the concert in mind so that we can arrive early."

have a way with (someone or something) What does "have a way with (someone or something)" mean?	be able to lead/persuade/influence others	The little girl has a way with horses. They are very gentle when she is around.
Sharp as a tack What does "Sharp as a tack" mean?	If someone is as sharp as a tack, they are very clever indeed.
start the ball rolling What does "start the ball rolling" mean?	to begin to do something	My uncle finally started the ball rolling on his plans to build a new house.
By the skin of your teeth What does "By the skin of your teeth" mean?	If you do something by the skin of your teeth, you only just manage to do it and come very near indeed to failing.
burn a hole in one`s pocket What does "burn a hole in one`s pocket" mean?	to stimulate someone to spend money quickly	My money is burning a hole in my pocket and I will probably spend it quickly.
on the one hand What does "on the one hand" mean?	from one side of an issue, from one point of view	On the one hand I like my supervisor but on the other hand sometimes I dislike her a lot.
fish for a compliment What does "fish for a compliment" mean?	to try and get someone to give you a compliment	The girl was fishing for a compliment when she asked her friend if she liked her new dress.
security against (something) What does "security against (something)" mean?	something that keeps something safe, protection against something	The money in the bank is my security against losing my job in the future.
grain of truth What does "grain of truth" mean?	the smallest amount of truth	There was only a grain of truth in what the witness said during the trial.
a cream puff What does "a cream puff" mean?	a person who is easily influenced or beaten	The boy is a cream puff and is always a victim of other people's insults.

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Do Something Rash Idiom