American Idioms and Expressions

Freak Idiom

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freak
What does freak mean?
lose control; panic
freak
What does freak mean?
frequency (for radio communications)

Some Random Idioms
run away with (someone)
What does "run away with (someone)" mean?
to take hold of someoneTheir imagination ran away with the boys when they went to the circus and then decided that they wanted to join the circus.
Sing from the same hymn sheet
What does "Sing from the same hymn sheet" mean?
If people are singing from the same hymn sheet, they are expressing the same opinions in public.
prick
What does "prick" mean?
dumb person of little worth
toe the line/mark
What does "toe the line/mark" mean?
to obey the rules and do what one is expected to doThe children were forced to toe the line when the new teacher arrived.
play cat and mouse with (someone)
What does "play cat and mouse with (someone)" mean?
to tease or fool someone/something by pretending to let them go free and then catching him/her/it againThe boxer was playing cat and mouse with his opponent although he could have won the match easily.
get time off
What does "get time off" mean?
to receive a holiday from workI can never get time off in the summer.
blue blood
What does "blue blood" mean?
the blood (family line) of a noble or aristocratic familyMany blue bloods attended the opening of the new opera series.
Look out for number one
What does "Look out for number one" mean?
If you look out for number one, you take care of yourself and your interests, rather than those of other people.
see things
What does "see things" mean?
to imagine sights that are not real, to think that one sees something that is not thereHe is always daydreaming and imagining that he is seeing things.
tomorrow is another day
What does "tomorrow is another day" mean?
there will be another opportunity to do something in the futureThe boy gave up his plans to get on the basketball team but tomorrow is another day and he will try again next year.

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