American Idioms and Expressions

Feel It Beneath Oneself To Do (something) Idiom

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feel it beneath oneself to do (something)
What does feel it beneath oneself to do (something) mean?
feel that one would be lowering oneself to do somethingThe young girl feels it beneath her to help clean the classroom.

Some Random Idioms
have egg on one`s face
What does "have egg on one`s face" mean?
be embarrassedHe has egg on his face after finding out about his mistake.
in the clear
What does "in the clear" mean?
with nothing to limit action, free of anything that makes moving or seeing difficultWe seem to be in the clear now so it should be safe to cross the road.
make oneself scarce
What does "make oneself scarce" mean?
leave quickly, go awayI think that I will make myself scarce and go to the beach for the day.
no deal
What does "no deal" mean?
not agreed to, no, certainly notIt was no deal when my plan was rejected at the meeting.
Watch grass grow
What does "Watch grass grow" mean?
If something is like watching grass grow, it is really boring.
hang by a hair/thread
What does "hang by a hair/thread" mean?
to be in an uncertain position and depend on something not substantialThe results of the election are still undecided and are hanging by a hair.
throw (something) into the bargain
What does "throw (something) into the bargain" mean?
to include something in a dealThe owner of the store threw some DVD'S into the bargain when I purchased a DVD player.
WTG
What does "WTG" mean?
way to go
good sport
What does "good sport" mean?
a person who loses a competition/game without complainingMy friend is a good sport and he never complains about losing.

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