American Idioms and Expressions

Head Over Heels In Love (with Someone) Idiom

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head over heels in love (with someone)
What does head over heels in love (with someone) mean?
completely/deeply in love (with someone)She fell head over heels in love with the guy that she met at the party.

Some Random Idioms
get in
What does "get in" mean?
to arrive My friend got in at noon today.

burn a hole in one`s pocket
What does "burn a hole in one`s pocket" mean?
to stimulate someone to spend money quicklyThe money was burning a hole in the man's pocket when he decided to go to the casino.
cliffhanger
What does "cliffhanger" mean?
a sports event or movie or election where the outcome is uncertain until the very end The playoff game was a cliffhanger and the most exciting game of the year.

keep one's head down
What does "keep one's head down" mean?
to quietly do your work without causing any problems and causing other people to notice youI knew that there was a problem at work so I kept my head down all morning.
Walk the green mile
What does "Walk the green mile" mean?
Someone or something that is walking the green mile is heading towards the inevitable.
wild horses could not drag (someone away)
What does "wild horses could not drag (someone away)" mean?
there is nothing that will force someone to go somewhere or do somethingWild horses could not drag me away from my favorite TV show last night.
you can lead a horse to water (but you can't make it drink)
What does "you can lead a horse to water (but you can't make it drink)" mean?
you can give someone the opportunity to do something but you cannot force him or her to do it if they do not want toYou can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink and no matter how hard we try to help my cousin get a job he will not make any effort when we introduce him to someone who knows about a job.
I've got your number
What does "I've got your number" mean?
You have made a mistake and I am going to call you on it. You are in trouble (a threat). I have a disagreement with you. I understand your true nature.
burst into tears
What does "burst into tears" mean?
to begin to cry suddenlyThe parents burst into tears of happiness when their daughter graduated.
in one`s face
What does "in one`s face" mean?
abruptly, unexpectedlyThe plan blew up in our face just as we were ready to start.
like water off a duck`s back
What does "like water off a duck`s back" mean?
without any effect, easilyCriticism falls away from my father like water off a duck`s back and he never worries about anything.

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