American Idioms and Expressions

Hit A Raw Nerve Idiom

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hit a raw nerve
What does hit a raw nerve mean?		 to upset someone by talking about a subject that upsets or embarrasses him or her It hit a raw nerve when my friend asked me about my former boyfriend.


Some Random Idioms
a preliminary hearing
What does "a preliminary hearing" mean?		 a hearing before a judge to determine if there is enough evidence to charge someone with a crimeThe man appeared at a preliminary hearing to determine the nature of the crime.
Sprat to catch a mackerel
What does "Sprat to catch a mackerel" mean?		 If you use a sprat to catch a mackerel, you make a small expenditure or take a small risk in the hope of a much greater gain.
assault and battery
What does "assault and battery" mean?		 a criminal charge where one violently attacks and beats someone The man was arrested for assault and battery after the fight.

at Idioms


White as snow
What does "White as snow" mean?		 If something or someone is as white as snow, they are perfect or completely uncorrupted and honest.
call on (someone)
What does "call on (someone)" mean?		 to visit someoneI plan to call on my brother during my holidays.
toss a salad
What does "toss a salad" mean?		 to mix a salad with the dressing I quickly tossed a salad and we ate dinner.

make a killing
What does "make a killing" mean?		 make a large amount of moneyHer mother made a killing on the real estate market before she retired.
goof up
What does "goof up" mean?		 make errors; mess up
not buy (something)
What does "not buy (something)" mean?		 to not accept something to be trueI do not buy the excuse that the man does not have enough money to pay for his dinner.
wait tables
What does "wait tables" mean?		 serve food (in a restaurant etc.)He spent the summer waiting tables at the resort.
Yellow press
What does "Yellow press" mean?		 The yellow press is a term for the popular and sensationalist newspapers.
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