American Idioms and Expressions

Feel Like Going (somewhere) Idiom

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feel like going (somewhere)
What does feel like going (somewhere) mean?		 to be in the mood to go somewhere, to want to go somewhereI did not feel like going to a movie so I stayed home.

Some Random Idioms
toy with (someone or something)
What does "toy with (someone or something)" mean?		 to tease someone, to play or fiddle with somethingThe woman in the bank was toying with me when she began to ask me many questions.
pull a gun/knife on (someone)
What does "pull a gun/knife on (someone)" mean?		 to bring out a gun or knife quickly so that you can use it against someoneThe robber pulled a knife on the woman in the dark street.
wizard
What does "wizard" mean?		 cool; neat; excellent (no longer used). That's so wizard. It's amazing.
Put you in the picture
What does "Put you in the picture" mean?		 If you put someone in the picture, you tell them the information they need to know about something.
mickey mouse
What does "mickey mouse" mean?		 poor quality; lousy; unimportant
not hurt a flea
What does "not hurt a flea" mean?		 to not hurt anything or anyone (not even a small insect like a flea) Our dog is very gentle and he will not hurt a flea.

Frog/Toad Idioms



desk jockey
What does "desk jockey" mean?		person who works at a desk in an office
come full circle
What does "come full circle" mean?		 to be completely opposite from one`s starting pointThe university has come full circle with its policy on foreign students.
sleaze
What does "sleaze" mean?		 be promiscuous (sexually); be a slut
funny business
What does "funny business" mean?		 illegal activityThe truck driver was involved in some funny business that was probably illegal.
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.
flex one's muscles
What does "flex one's muscles" mean?		 do something that shows that you have power and intend to use itThe new president of our company was flexing his muscles when he threatened to close one of the factories.

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