American Idioms and Expressions

Ears Become Red Idiom

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ears become red
What does ears become red mean?
one's ears become red from embarrassmentMy ears became red when our teacher asked me a question.
ears become red
What does ears become red mean?
one's ears become red from embarrassment My ears became red when our teacher asked me a question.


Some Random Idioms
bitter pill to swallow
What does "bitter pill to swallow" mean?
something unpleasant that one must acceptIt was a bitter pill to swallow when I learned that I would not get the job that I thought I would.
be down with that
What does "be down with that" mean?
idiom. agree; think similarly. I'm down with that. You'll get no argument from me.
in one`s hair
What does "in one`s hair" mean?
to be bothering someone, to be always annoying someoneMy sister's small son is always in her hair when she is making dinner.
drive up to (someone or something)
What does "drive up to (someone or something)" mean?
to approach someone or something The car drove up to the bank.

card
What does "card" mean?
amusing, strange person. He's quite a card, always making jokes and doing odd things.
carry the ball
What does " carry the ball" mean?
to be in charge of somethingThe vice-president was forced to carry the ball while the president was away.
try (someone's) patience
What does "try (someone's) patience" mean?
to do something annoying that may cause someone to lose patienceThe constant complaints of the customers are beginning to try the clerk's patience.
back the wrong horse
What does "back the wrong horse" mean?
make the wrong choice, support the wrong thing (from horse racing) make the wrong choice, support the wrong thing (from horse racing)The students backed the wrong horse in the election for school president and were very surprised at the winner.

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