American Idioms and Expressions

Gun Bunny Idiom

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gun bunny
What does gun bunny mean?
artilleryman

Some Random Idioms
have a bee in one`s bonnet
What does "have a bee in one`s bonnet" mean?
to have a fixed idea that stays in one's mind The woman has a bee in her bonnet about starting a new business.

grow on (someone)
What does "grow on (someone)" mean?
to become acceptable to someone or liked by someoneAt first I did not like the strange music but it is beginning to grow on me.
variety is the spice of life
What does "variety is the spice of life" mean?
life is made more interesting by doing new or different thingsThe three women believe that variety is the spice of life and they are always traveling to new places and trying new things.
Cream rises to the top
What does "Cream rises to the top" mean?
A good person or idea cannot go unnoticed for long, just as cream poured in coffee or tea eventually rises to the top.
on top
What does "on top" mean?
to be in the leadHe was on top of his class when he was in university.
Sell your birthright for a mess of pottage
What does "Sell your birthright for a mess of pottage" mean?
If a person sells their birthright for a mess of pottage, they accept some trivial financial or other gain, but lose something much more important. 'Sell your soul for a mess of pottage' is an alternative form.
lie in wait
What does "lie in wait" mean?
watch from hiding in order to attack or surprise someoneThe police decided to lie in wait for the bank robbers to appear at the bank.
get down
What does "get down" mean?
have sexual relations
feel puny
What does "feel puny" mean?
feel unwell, ill."Ted was feeling puny yesterday, so he decidednot to go to work."
(one's) back is against the wall
What does "(one's) back is against the wall" mean?
one is in a very difficult position The man's back was against the wall and there was nothing that he could do to change the situation.

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