American Idioms and Expressions

Have A Weakness For (someone Or Something) Idiom

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have a weakness for (someone or something)
What does have a weakness for (someone or something) mean?
be unable to resist someone or somethingThe girl has a weakness for chocolate and is always eating it.

Some Random Idioms
caught in the middle/cross fire
What does "caught in the middle/cross fire" mean?
to be caught between two opposing people or groups so it is difficult to remain neutralI was caught in the middle when my friend and his girlfriend had a big fight.
shit on
What does "shit on" mean?
treat somebody poorly
as dead as a dodo
What does "as dead as a dodo" mean?
dead, no longer in existenceThe dog was as dead as a dodo after the accident.
smoothie
What does "smoothie" mean?
blended drink, usually including fruit
wild goose chase
What does "wild goose chase" mean?
a chase that is futile or worthlessThe motorcycle riders led the police on a wild goose chase.
lie low
What does "lie low" mean?
stay quietly out of sight, try not to attract attention"The man is very angry at you so I think that you should lie low for a few days until he calms down."
with one's tail between one's legs
What does "with one's tail between one's legs" mean?
appearing frightened or cowardly (like a frightened dog)The man left the store with his tail between his legs after he had been accused of trying to steal something.
gold brick
What does "gold brick" mean?
avoid work; hide from a task or assignment. Stop gold bricking and get back to work.
dance with death
What does "dance with death" mean?
to do something that is very riskyThe teenagers were dancing with death when they began to race their cars.
no spring chicken
What does "no spring chicken" mean?
a young person (used with a negative)My aunt is no spring chicken. She is almost 96-years old.

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