Gee Whiz Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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gee whiz What does gee whiz mean?	used as an exclamation to show surprise or other strong feelings	"Gee whiz! Are we really going to go to France for our holiday?"
gee whiz What does gee whiz mean?	used as an exclamation to show surprise or other strong feelings	"Gee whiz! Are we really going to go to the circus next week?"
	Some Random Idioms
speak of the devil (and he appears) What does "speak of the devil (and he appears)" mean?	to appear just when someone is talking about you	"Speak of the devil and he appears," I said as our colleague who we were talking about walked in the door.

blue blood What does "blue blood" mean?	the blood of a noble/aristocratic family	Many of the blue bloods of the town went to the opening of the opera.
after all What does "after all" mean?	in spite of what was expected	I have decided not to take swimming lessons after all. It did not rain today after all.
flex one's muscles What does "flex one's muscles" mean?	to do something that shows that you have power and intend to use it	The new president of our company was flexing his muscles when he threatened to close one of the factories.
keep a tight/close rein on (someone or something) What does "keep a tight/close rein on (someone or something)" mean?	strictly watch and control someone or something	Our principal keeps a tight rein on what is being taught in the classrooms.
out of kilter What does "out of kilter" mean?	to be not balanced right, to be not in a straight line or lined up right	The door is out of kilter and does not open very well.
Get real! What does "Get real!" mean?	Be realistic! / Don't be naive.	A: "I'm going to Las Vegas. I know I'll win a lot ofmoney!"B: "Get real! You'll probably lose a lot of money!"
hot What does "hot" mean?	sexy (for women in particular)
come over What does "come over" mean?	to change sides	The politician supports the opposition but we hope that he will soon come over to our side.
cost an arm and a leg What does "cost an arm and a leg" mean?	to cost much money	My father paid an arm and a leg for his car and he loves driving it.
shmoose What does "shmoose" mean?	gossip; discuss; cat

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Gee Whiz Idiom