American Idioms and Expressions

Flip One`s Lid Idiom

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flip one`s lid
What does flip one`s lid mean?		 to become very excited, to lose one`s temperMy father flipped his lid when I told him about the large telephone bill.

Some Random Idioms
zip
What does "zip" mean?		spirit; vigor; energyThose two cups of coffee really gave me some zip!
eat like a horse
What does "eat like a horse" mean?		 to eat a lot My brother eats like a horse.

pick out (something)
What does "pick out (something)" mean?		 to choose or select somethingI tried to pick out a nice necktie for my father.
double check (something)
What does "double check (something)" mean?		 to check something again to confirm that it is correct We must double check the new product prices before the price list is printed.

eat (someone) for breakfast
What does "eat (someone) for breakfast" mean?		 to defeat someone easilyThe young wrestler can eat the older wrestler for breakfast.
nest egg
What does "nest egg" mean?		 the money that someone has saved upI made a nest egg when I was working and I am now able to go to school.
tune up (an engine)
What does "tune up (an engine)" mean?		 to adjust a car engine so that it will run properlyWe took our car to the garage to tune it up before we went on our holiday.
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