American Idioms and Expressions

Have A Notion To (do Something) Idiom

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have a notion to (do something)
What does have a notion to (do something) mean?
feel tempted or inclined to do somethingI had a notion to go to the beach so I went to the beach.

Some Random Idioms
set up a meeting
What does "set up a meeting" mean?
to make arrangements for a meeting I am trying to set up a meeting with the manager of our department.

go one`s own way
What does "go one`s own way" mean?
to go or act the way one wantsMy friend plans to go his own way and start his own business next year.
have the best of both worlds
What does "have the best of both worlds" mean?
be able to enjoy two different opportunitiesThe man has the best of both worlds and can enjoy the outdoors and nature while he is working at his job.
blow one's top
What does "blow one's top" mean?
to become very angry The supervisor blew his top when the employee was late.

flick
What does "flick" mean?
movie, film. Let's see a flick tonight.
work in
What does "work in" mean?
rub inWe spent a long time trying to work the softening cream into the leather.
Into each life some rain must fall
What does "Into each life some rain must fall" mean?
This means that bad or unfortunate things will happen to everyone at some time.
feel blue
What does "feel blue" mean?
feel sad and depressed."I'm feeling blue because I haven't had anymail except bills for a long, long time."

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