American Idioms and Expressions

Have In Mind Idiom

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have in mind
What does have in mind mean?
intend, plan"What do you have in mind for your wife`s birthday?"
have in mind
What does have in mind mean?
to intend, to plan "What do you have in mind for your wife`s birthday?"


Some Random Idioms
tool around
What does "tool around" mean?
cruise or drive around in a car
for peanuts
What does "for peanuts" mean?
for very little money, for almost nothingI was able to buy a used computer for peanuts.
bimbo
What does "bimbo" mean?
sexually loose or promiscuous woman
chisel (someone) out of (something)
What does "chisel (someone) out of (something)" mean?
to cheat someone to get money My friend tried to chisel his brother out of some money.

egg (someone) on or egg on (someone)
What does "egg (someone) on or egg on (someone)" mean?
to encourage someone to do something (often something bad or wrong or dangerous) The boys egged their friend on to jump into the water.

Steal someone's thunder
What does "Steal someone's thunder" mean?
If someone steals your thunder, they take the credit and praise for something you did.
build (something) to order
What does "build (something) to order" mean?
to make something especially for a customer The family wanted to build their kitchen table to order.

could do with (someone or something)
What does "could do with (someone or something)" mean?
to want or need someone or something I could do with a new computer because mine is getting old.

carb
What does "carb" mean?
carburetor. How many horses in this carb? carbs n. carbohydrates. 1. Too many carbs are bad, or so some people say.
watch (someone or something) like a hawk
What does "watch (someone or something) like a hawk" mean?
to watch someone very carefullyThe mother watched her young child like a hawk.
ask (someone) out or ask out (someone)
What does "ask (someone) out or ask out (someone)" mean?
to ask a person for a date My friend finally asked the woman at the bank out.

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