American Idioms and Expressions

Have A Feeling About (something) Idiom

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have a feeling about (something)
What does have a feeling about (something) mean?
have an intuition about somethingI have a strange feeling about the new man in our company.

Some Random Idioms
hard to call
What does "hard to call" mean?
hard to decide or determine something (referees in sports sometimes have to make difficult decisions) hard to decide or determine something (referees in sports sometimes have to make difficult decisions)The election was hard to call and nobody knew who was going to win.
plea bargain
What does "plea bargain" mean?
plead guilty to a crime or decide not to fight against a charge in order to try and receive a light punishment (usually done in a negotiation between the defendant and his or her lawyer and the prosecutor)The man decided to plea bargain in order not to have to endure a long trial with an uncertain result.
eyes pop out (of one's head)
What does "eyes pop out (of one's head)" mean?
one is very surprised My eyes popped out of my head when I saw the computer that I got for my birthday.

off the air
What does "off the air" mean?
to be not broadcastingThe small radio station was not popular and is now off the air.
Put you in mind
What does "Put you in mind" mean?
If something suggests something to you, it puts you in mind of that thing.
sit at (someone's) feet
What does "sit at (someone's) feet" mean?
to admire someone greatly, to be taught by someoneI would love to sit at the feet of the famous painter.
talk (something) over
What does "talk (something) over" mean?
to discuss something"You had better talk over your plans with your parents before you decide what to do."
hit bottom
What does "hit bottom" mean?
be at the very lowest, not be able to go any lowerThe economy hit bottom last year but is finally starting to improve.
in need of (someone or something)
What does "in need of (someone or something)" mean?
requiring someone or somethingWe are in need of a new stove in our apartment.

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