American Idioms and Expressions

Have Ones Eyes Glued To Something Idiom

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have one's eyes glued to (something)
What does have one's eyes glued to (something) mean?
to watch something very carefully and not look away from it Everybody in the airport lobby had their eyes glued to the television screen.


Some Random Idioms
live in an ivory tower
What does "live in an ivory tower" mean?
be unaware of the realities of everyday lifeThe university professor lives in an ivory tower and does not seem to understand what is going on in the world.
let (someone) off (easy)
What does "let (someone) off (easy)" mean?
release someone without punishmentThe judge let the man off easy in spite of the strong case against him.
get a lump in one's throat
What does "get a lump in one's throat" mean?
to feel like there is something in one's throat (like you are going to cry) My sister got a lump in her throat when she watched her daughter's graduation.

at the top of one`s lungs
What does "at the top of one`s lungs" mean?
with a very loud voice I yelled at the top of my lungs to get the man's attention.

shit-house
What does "shit-house" mean?
outhouse; outdoor toilet
buy (something) on credit
What does "buy (something) on credit" mean?
to buy something now and pay for it later We decided to buy the computer on credit because we did not have much money.

like I care
What does "like I care" mean?
idiom. I am not interested at all (used to indicate that something does not matter)

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