American Idioms and Expressions

Hate Someones Guts Idiom

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hate (someone's) guts
What does hate (someone's) guts mean?
to hate someone very much I think that my neighbor hates my guts. He will never say hello to me.


Some Random Idioms
play politics
What does "play politics" mean?
to negotiate politically, to allow politics to control a situation where principle should prevailThe government leaders were playing politics with the issue of changing the tax rate.
sit on (something)
What does "sit on (something)" mean?
to hold someone or something back, to delay somethingI am going to sit on my job application until I am sure that I want to apply for the new job.
a fine kettle of fish
What does "a fine kettle of fish" mean?
a situation that is not satisfactory, a mess "This is a fine kettle of fish. I am going to be late for the meeting."

Ride with the tide
What does "Ride with the tide" mean?
If you ride with the tide, you accept the majority decision.
bite off more than one can chew
What does "bite off more than one can chew" mean?
to try to do more than one is able to doI bit off more than I can chew by agreeing to do another assignment.
with open arms
What does "with open arms" mean?
warmly, eagerly, happily The author was welcomed with open arms when he came to visit the city.

rubbish
What does "rubbish" mean?
nonsense; foolish talk or ideas
find (someone) guilty
What does "find (someone) guilty" mean?
to decide that someone is guilty in a court of law The judge found the young man guilty of breaking and entering a small store.

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