Evil Eye Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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evil eye What does evil eye mean?	the power to harm people just by looking at them (as some people believe)	The man seemed to give me the evil eye when I met him at the ceremony.
evil eye What does evil eye mean?	the power to harm people just by looking at them (as some people believe)	The man seemed to give me the evil eye when I met him at the ceremony.
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thou What does "thou" mean?	thousand (n.b.: the "th" is pronounced hard, as in "threw")

go to the expense (of doing something) What does "go to the expense (of doing something)" mean?	to pay the cost of doing something	I did not want to go to the expense of buying a new sofa for our apartment.
You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar What does "You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar" mean?	This means that it is easier to persuade people if you use polite arguments and flattery than if you are confrontational.
cream of the crop What does "cream of the crop" mean?	the best	When our company hires new employees we always look for the cream of the crop.
footy What does "footy" mean?	football (soccer to Americans, though more vigorous and even violent than the soccer played elsewhere)
in mint condition What does "in mint condition" mean?	in perfect condition	The old coins that my father gave me were in mint condition.

Nickel tour What does "Nickel tour" mean?	If someone gives you a nickel tour, they show you around a place. ('Fifty-cent tour' is also used.)
cost a pretty penny What does "cost a pretty penny" mean?	to cost a lot of money	My aunt's new coat cost a pretty penny.
at it again What does "at it again" mean?	to be doing something again	The two boys were at it again. We could hear them fighting.
out-of-date What does "out-of-date" mean?	no longer current or in style	Computer equipment becomes out-of-date very quickly.
run (something) into the ground What does "run (something) into the ground" mean?	to use something more than is wanted or needed, to neglect something	He ran his car into the ground and had to buy another one.
Wear your heart on your sleeve What does "Wear your heart on your sleeve" mean?	Someone who wears their heart on their sleeve shows their emotions and feelings publicly.

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Evil Eye Idiom