American Idioms and Expressions

Feel Like Having (something) Idiom

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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
not know shit from shinola
What does "not know shit from shinola" mean?
not know anything useful
banker's hours
What does "banker's hours" mean?
short work hours (like the old hours of a bank when they were rather short) The man has his own company and likes to work banker's hours.

Head is in the clouds
What does "Head is in the clouds" mean?
If a person has their head in the clouds, they have unrealistic, impractical ideas.
cherry
What does "cherry" mean?
novice; newbie; inexperienced person
tipple
What does "tipple" mean?
alcoholic drink such as beer, wine, or liquor. My favorite tipple? A bit of cognac.
you are only young once
What does "you are only young once" mean?
enjoy life while you are young and before you must face the responsibilities of lifeThe young man's grandmother believed that you are only young once and encouraged her grandson to do many new things in his life.
have had enough
What does "have had enough" mean?
have had as much as you need of somethingI have had enough sun today so I will go home soon.
make (someone's) hair stand on end
What does "make (someone's) hair stand on end" mean?
to cause someone to become frightenedThe movie made my hair stand on end.

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