Glitzy Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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glitzy What does glitzy mean?	glamourous or stylish in a flashy way
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people who live in glass houses should not throw stones What does "people who live in glass houses should not throw stones" mean?	do not complain about other people if you yourself are not perfect	"You should not criticize other people. Remember, people who live in glass houses should not throw stones."

cool off What does "cool off" mean?	calm down; relax
rain cats and dogs What does "rain cats and dogs" mean?	to rain very hard	It has been raining cats and dogs all day.
to head up What does "to head up" mean?	to be at the head of (a group), a leader	The president headed up a group of people going overseas to promote trade.
give someone (or something) a second chance What does "give someone (or something) a second chance" mean?	try to save a relationship by forgiving and welcoming the other person back	try to save a relationship by forgiving and welcoming the other person backThe girl's boyfriend left her for several months but when he wanted to come back she was happy to give him a second chance.
twirp What does "twirp" mean?	small, annoying person
hedge in (something) What does "hedge in (something)" mean?	keep something from getting out or moving freely, block something in	My car was hedged in by the other cars and I was unable to move it this morning.

Rain on your parade What does "Rain on your parade" mean?	If someone rains on your parade, they ruin your pleasure or your plans.
wolf down What does "wolf down" mean?	eat rapidly.	Don't wolf down your food. It's bad for your digestion.
a game that two can play What does "a game that two can play" mean?	a good or bad strategy that two competing sides can both use	The insults from my friend are a game that two can play and if she wants to continue then I will too.
turn the tables on (someone) What does "turn the tables on (someone)" mean?	to reverse the situation for someone	The opposing team was able to turn the tables and win the game.

American Idioms and Expressions

Glitzy Idiom