American Idioms and Expressions

Feel Like A Million (bucks/dollars) Idiom

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feel like a million (bucks/dollars)
What does feel like a million (bucks/dollars) mean?
to feel great, to feel well and healthyI feel like a million dollars today and I plan to go swimming.

Some Random Idioms
In the hot seat
What does "In the hot seat" mean?
If someone's in the hot seat, they are the target for a lot of unwelcome criticism and examination.
die with one`s boots on
What does "die with one`s boots on" mean?
to die while still active in one`s work or doing a jobThe man worked hard all his life and died with his boots on when he had a heart attack and died in the factory.
get a grasp of (something)
What does "get a grasp of (something)" mean?
to begin to understand somethingI am beginning to get a grasp of how to operate the new computer system.
(to be) high time
What does "(to be) high time" mean?
to be time that something should already have been doneIt is high time that we spent some time cleaning up our house.
draw the line (at something)
What does "draw the line (at something)" mean?
to set a limit for somethingWe have to draw the line somewhere to limit the costs of the party.
easy come, easy go
What does "easy come, easy go" mean?
something that you get easily can be lost easilyMy cousin does not care if he loses his job or not. For him everything is easy come, easy go.
one's bark is worse than one's bite
What does "one's bark is worse than one's bite" mean?
one's words are worse than one's actionsYou should not worry about her. Her bark is worse than her bite and she is really a very nice person.
bad apple
What does "bad apple" mean?
a bad person The boy is a bad apple and he is always in some kind of trouble.

have the presence of mind to (do something)
What does "have the presence of mind to (do something)" mean?
have the calmness and ability to act sensibly in a difficult situationMy aunt had the presence of mind to write a will before she passed away.
ass
What does "ass" mean?
a worthless, descpicable person. You're such an ass; I never want to see you again.
junkie
What does "junkie" mean?
addict
take a piss
What does "take a piss" mean?
urinate; pee

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