American Idioms and Expressions

Go Ape Over Someone Or Something Idiom

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go ape (over someone or something)
What does go ape (over someone or something) mean?
to become highly excited or angry about someone or something Our teacher will go ape if you do not finish the work that was due today.


Some Random Idioms
bottom line
What does "bottom line" mean?
the central issue of a discussion, the main point My friend wants to open a restaurant. However, the bottom line for me is that we need more research before I invest any money.

hang out one's shingle
What does "hang out one's shingle" mean?
to open one's own business (usually as a professional in some field) My friend decided to hang out his shingle as a dentist soon after he finished school.

a green thumb
What does "a green thumb" mean?
the skill to make plants growThe man has a green thumb and has a very beautiful garden.
up front
What does "up front" mean?
in advance; at the start; at the outset
cakewalk
What does "cakewalk" mean?
something simple, easy, or straight-forward. Total cakewalk, that test.
Calm before the storm
What does "Calm before the storm" mean?
A calm time immediately before period of violent activity or argument is the calm before the storm.
A rising tide lifts all boats
What does "A rising tide lifts all boats" mean?
This idiom, coined by John F Kennedy, describes the idea that when an economy is performing well, all people will benefit from it.
crappy
What does "crappy" mean?
lousy; poor quality; undesirable
go to (someone's) head
What does "go to (someone's) head" mean?
to make someone too proudThe girl won the beauty contest and now it has gone to her head.
pay for (something)
What does "pay for (something)" mean?
to pay money for somethingI paid for dinner for my friends.
as free as a bird
What does "as free as a bird" mean?
completely free, carefree I was as free as a bird when I finished my final school exam.

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