American Idioms and Expressions

Freak Somebody Out Idiom

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freak somebody out
What does freak somebody out mean?
stun, surprise, or shock somebody

Some Random Idioms
join hands
What does "join hands" mean?
to hold hands so that one person is holding the hand of another person The children joined hands as they crossed the road.

lose one's grip
What does "lose one's grip" mean?
to lose control of a situation The young teacher seems to be losing her grip on the situation in her classroom.

a fish out of water
What does "a fish out of water" mean?
someone who does not fit inThe man was like a fish out of water at the expensive restaurant.
nerdmobile
What does "nerdmobile" mean?
boring family car
wait with bated breath
What does "wait with bated breath" mean?
to wait anxiously for something I waited with bated breath for the results of my exams.

have a big mouth
What does "have a big mouth" mean?
to be a person who gossips or tells secretsThe woman has a big mouth and can never keep a secret.
in the nick of time
What does "in the nick of time" mean?
just in time, just before it is too lateI was able to answer the telephone just in the nick of time.
bring (someone) to
What does "bring (someone) to" mean?
to wake someone up, to bring someone to consciousness The doctor tried to bring the small boy to after he fell into the swimming pool.

joggers
What does "joggers" mean?
jogging shoes; running shoes; sneakers
on one's honor
What does "on one's honor" mean?
with honesty and sincerityI am on my honor when I look after the money of our club.
so still you can hear a pin drop
What does "so still you can hear a pin drop" mean?
very quietThe room was so still you could hear a pin drop.

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