American Idioms and Expressions

Go To Pieces Idiom

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go to pieces
What does go to pieces mean?
to lose one's self-controlThe woman went to pieces when she learned about her father`s death.
go to pieces
What does go to pieces mean?
to lose one's self-control The woman went to pieces when she learned about her father`s death.


Some Random Idioms
treadhead
What does "treadhead" mean?
tank driver or crewman; soldier whose specialty is armor
whack off
What does "whack off" mean?
waste time or energy; do little or nothing
Hostile takeover
What does "Hostile takeover" mean?
If a company is bought out when it does not want to be, it is known as a hostile takeover.
dork
What does "dork" mean?
worthless, dumb person
keep one`s nose clean
What does "keep one`s nose clean" mean?
stay out of troubleHe has been able to keep his nose clean since he moved to the new town.
lick one's chops
What does "lick one's chops" mean?
to show one's eagerness to do something or eat something (by licking one's lips)The salesman began to lick his chops when he saw the potential customers at the business convention.
Fight an uphill battle
What does "Fight an uphill battle" mean?
When you fight an uphill battle, you have to struggle against very unfavourable circumstances.
All square
What does "All square" mean?
If something is all square, nobody has an advantage or is ahead of the others.
have keen wits
What does "have keen wits" mean?
to have the ability to think quicklyThe man has keen wits and he can make smart decisions very fast.

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