Go To One's Head Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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go to one's head What does go to one's head mean?	to make one dizzy	The drink quickly went to the man's head and he had to sit down and rest.
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safe and sound What does "safe and sound" mean?	to be safe/whole/healthy	We arrived at our destination safe and sound after a long journey.

second to none What does "second to none" mean?	to be better than everything	The performance by the opera singer was second to none.
cock up What does "cock up" mean?	screw up; make a mistake; goof
warm one`s blood/heart What does "warm one`s blood/heart" mean?	make one feel warm or excited	The sight of the small boy helping the old woman warmed the heart of the people on the street.
a pat on the back What does "a pat on the back" mean?	praise	My boss gave me a pat on the back after I finished the project.
herd cats What does "herd cats" mean?	do the impossible
go on a rampage What does "go on a rampage" mean?	to rush around destroying things	The football fans went on a rampage and destroyed many things.

Photo finish What does "Photo finish" mean?	A photo finish is when two contestants (usually in a race) finish at almost exactly the same time, making it difficult to determine the winner. (The saying stems from the practice of taking a photograph when the winners cross the finish line to determine who was ahead at the time.)
red-hot What does "red-hot" mean?	very hot, creating much excitement or demand	The new video game is red-hot and many people are waiting to buy one.
eat out What does "eat out" mean?	to eat in a restaurant	I eat out three or four times a week.
on the beam What does "on the beam" mean?	to be doing well, to be just right or correct	What the politician said about the tax problem was right on the beam.
seeing is believing What does "seeing is believing" mean?	you must see something before you can believe that it really exists	Seeing is believing and until we saw the Egyptian pyramids we could not imagine their beauty.

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Go To One's Head Idiom