American Idioms and Expressions

Get It Through One`s Head Idiom

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get it through one`s head
What does get it through one`s head mean?
to understand/believe somethingThe man has got it through his head that he will get a job without making any effort.

Some Random Idioms
get off
What does "get off" mean?
to escape or avoid punishmentThe criminal got off with a very light sentence from the judge.
black out
What does "black out" mean?
to faint or pass outSuddenly the young woman blacked out while she was standing in front of the computer.
through and through
What does "through and through" mean?
completelyI was wet through and through after walking in the heavy rain.
food for thought
What does "food for thought" mean?
something worth thinking aboutI do not agree with his proposal but at least it is food for thought.
take to one's heels
What does "take to one's heels" mean?
to run awayThe little boys took to their heels when the older boys approached.
hit-and-run
What does "hit-and-run" mean?
striking suddenly and leaving quicklyThe army made a hit-and-run attack on the enemy soldiers.
twofer
What does "twofer" mean?
two items for the price of one
a hue and cry
What does "a hue and cry" mean?
an excited protest/alarm/outcryThe bank raised a hue and cry when we failed to notify them about our financial problems.
what's doing down
What does "what's doing down" mean?
idiom. what's going on; what's happening
UV
What does "UV" mean?
Ultraviolet - a type of light ray Ultraviolet - a type of light rayWe used lots of sunscreen in order to protect ourselves from UV rays.

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