American Idioms and Expressions

Grace (someone Or Something) With One's Presence Idiom

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grace (someone or something) with one's presence
What does grace (someone or something) with one's presence mean?
to honor someone or something by being presentThe Queen graced the opening of the hospital with her presence.

Some Random Idioms
but for (someone or something)
What does "but for (someone or something)" mean?
if it were not for someone or somethingThe man would have easily got the new job, but for the fact that he was not honest about his previous experience.
French kiss
What does "French kiss" mean?
kissing with the tongue
meet one's Waterloo
What does "meet one's Waterloo" mean?
meet one's final and most insurmountable challenge (Napoleon was defeated at Waterloo)The team met their Waterloo when they went to the tournament to meet the best teams in the country.
get up on the wrong side of the bed
What does "get up on the wrong side of the bed" mean?
to be in a bad moodMy friend got up on the wrong side of the bed this morning and will not talk to anyone.
about time
What does "about time" mean?
to be something that should have happened earlier "It is about time that you returned that book to me."
Up to the neck
What does "Up to the neck" mean?
If someone's in something up to the neck, they are very involved in it, especially when it's something wrong.
as far as
What does "as far as" mean?
to the extent or degree of somethingAs far as I know the movie will start in a few minutes.
cock-sucker
What does "cock-sucker" mean?
worthless, unappealing person (usually said of a man)You are such a cock-sucker that I can't believe it. Leave me the fuck alone!
keep a cool head
What does "keep a cool head" mean?
to keep calm in a difficult and stressful situationThe bank manager kept a cool head during the bank robbery.
give one`s right arm (for someone or something)
What does "give one`s right arm (for someone or something)" mean?
to give something of great value for someone or somethingI would give my right arm to be able to go to Florida with my friend next month.

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