American Idioms and Expressions

Have (something) To Do With (something) Idiom

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have (something) to do with (something)
What does have (something) to do with (something) mean?
to be about something, to be on the subject of something, to be related to something"The book has something to do with cooking but I am not sure if you will like it."

Some Random Idioms
take it into one's head to do (something)
What does "take it into one's head to do (something)" mean?
to decide to do something that does not seem sensible to othersThe young woman took it into her head to go to China and she did.
all over the place
What does "all over the place" mean?
everywhereWe travelled all over the place on our holiday.
ball is in (someone's) court
What does "ball is in (someone's) court" mean?
it is up to this person to make the next move (from tennis or a similar game) We made an offer to buy the business and now the ball is in the owner's court to accept our offer or not.

have a big mouth
What does "have a big mouth" mean?
to be a person who gossips or tells secretsThe woman has a big mouth and can never keep a secret.
tan (someone's) hide
What does "tan (someone's) hide" mean?
spank/beat someoneThe angry mother threatened to tan her child's hide.
scuzzy
What does "scuzzy" mean?
disgusting; repulsive; vulgar
feather in one`s cap
What does "feather in one`s cap" mean?
something to be proud of, an honor Winning the speech contest was a feather in the boy's cap and a great honor.

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