American Idioms and Expressions

Feel Like Having (something) Idiom

This database is a comprehensive collection of all the American idioms and slang available. American Idioms are many and varied. We hope you enjoy our collection. We are adding more all the time. .

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feel like having (something)
What does feel like having (something) mean?
to want to have somethingI did not feel like having milk so I had water.

Some Random Idioms
fit for a king
What does "fit for a king" mean?
to be totally suitable (especially suitable for a king)The food at the wedding was fit for a king.
put the kibosh on (something)
What does "put the kibosh on (something)" mean?
to put an end to somethingI put the kibosh on my friend's plan to change our travel plans.
tightfisted with money
What does "tightfisted with money" mean?
to not want to spend any moneyThe man is very tightfisted with money and he never likes to spend it at all.
for one's (own) part
What does "for one's (own) part" mean?
from one's point of view For my part, I do not plan to help with the staff dinner.

in hot water
What does "in hot water" mean?
in troubleI am in hot water over the extra expenses that I used during the conference.
get a grasp of (something)
What does "get a grasp of (something)" mean?
to begin to understand something I am beginning to get a grasp of the new computer system.

lose one's cool
What does "lose one's cool" mean?
lose one's temperThe saleswoman lost her cool during a meeting with the chief supplier.
turf
What does "turf" mean?
transfer a patient to another service (usually to get the patient out of your service). She got turfed up here from the ER, and now we're stuck with her.
a honky-tonk
What does "a honky-tonk" mean?
a cheap night-club or dance hallWe went to a honky-tonk in the small town where we stopped last night.
dig some dirt up on (someone) or dig up some dirt on (someone)
What does "dig some dirt up on (someone) or dig up some dirt on (someone)" mean?
to find out something bad about someone The newspaper worked hard to dig up some dirt on the politician.

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