American Idioms and Expressions

Have A Bee In One`s Bonnet Idiom

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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 mindThe woman has a bee in her bonnet about starting a new business.
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 mindMy friend has a bee in her bonnet and she will not stop talking about moving to a new apartment.

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lay one's hands on (someone)
What does "lay one's hands on (someone)" mean?
do violence to someone, harm/hurt someoneThe man said that if he ever lays hands on the person who stole his car he will take him directly to the police.
come to pass
What does "come to pass" mean?
to happen, to occur I do not know what will come to pass but now the company has many financial problems.

run to (an amount of money)
What does "run to (an amount of money)" mean?
to amount to a certain amount of moneyThe cost of repairing my car may run to more money than I can pay.
cash-and-carry
What does "cash-and-carry" mean?
selling something for cash only and with no deliveryWe were able to get a good price on a sofa in a cash-and-carry deal at the furniture store.
breathe easy
What does "breathe easy" mean?
to relax after a stressful situation I could breathe easy after I found my lost wallet.

express (one's) anger
What does "express (one's) anger" mean?
to release one's angerThe man often loses his temper which is not a good way to express his anger.
have a green thumb
What does "have a green thumb" mean?
be able to grow plants wellMy sister has a green thumb and has a beautiful garden.
on (someone or something's) last legs
What does "on (someone or something's) last legs" mean?
to be almost worn out or finishedMy computer is on its last legs and soon I will have to buy another one.
get it
What does "get it" mean?
be punished or chastized. You're gonna get it if you don't stop now.

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