American Idioms and Expressions

Feel Sorry For (someone) Idiom

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feel sorry for (someone)
What does feel sorry for (someone) mean?		 to pity someoneI feel sorry for my friend who recently lost his job.

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sink into despair
What does "sink into despair" mean?		 to grieve or to become depressedThe woman sank into despair when she learned that she had lost her job.
in abeyance
What does "in abeyance" mean?		 the temporary suspension of an activity or a rulingThe final estate settlement was in abeyance while the lawyers looked at the will in more detail.
look (someone) (right/straight) in the eye
What does "look (someone) (right/straight) in the eye" mean?		 to face and look at someone directlyI looked at the salesman right in the eye and told him not to bother me again.
do one`s thing
What does "do one`s thing" mean?		 to do what one wants to do and enjoys doingMy friend enjoys doing his thing when and where he chooses.
treat (someone) with kid gloves
What does "treat (someone) with kid gloves" mean?		 to treat someone very gently and carefully because you do not want to upset him or her I treat my friend with kid gloves because she is very sensitive.

at one's wit's end
What does "at one's wit's end" mean?		 to be in a worrying or stressful situation where you have no idea about what to do nextI was at my wit's end about what to do for my sister's wedding.
taste blood
What does "taste blood" mean?		 to be able to harm an opponent and therefore want to try to do even more harm I could taste blood when I discovered the weak points of my opponent.

at bay
What does "at bay" mean?		 at a distance We tried to keep the dog at bay when we entered the building.

get oneself into a stew over (someone or something)
What does "get oneself into a stew over (someone or something)" mean?		 to be worried or upset about someone or somethingI try hard not to get myself into a stew over some of the rude remarks of my supervisor.
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