American Idioms and Expressions

In A Fool's Paradise Idiom

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in a fool's paradise
What does in a fool's paradise mean?
seem to be happy but in a situation that will not lastThe couple were living in a fool's paradise with their temporary jobs and the high salaries.

Some Random Idioms
Hairy at the heel
What does "Hairy at the heel" mean?
(UK) Someone who is hairy at the heel is dangerous or untrustworthy.
out in left field
What does "out in left field" mean?
offbeat, unusual (as in the back and left side of a baseball field) offbeat, unusual (as in the back and left side of a baseball field)Our teacher's ideas are usually out in left field and everyone is surprised to hear them.
My heart goes out to someone
What does "My heart goes out to someone" mean?
If your heart goes out to someone, you feel genuine sympathy for them.
point of no return
What does "point of no return" mean?
the halfway point, the point where it is too late to turn backWe reached the point of no return on our journey and decided that it would be impossible to turn back.
a dumb bunny
What does "a dumb bunny" mean?
a stupid or gullible person"He really is a dumb bunny. I cannot believe that he does such stupid things."
quake in one's boots
What does "quake in one's boots" mean?
to be afraid, to shake from fearI was quaking in my boots when my boss told me to come to his office.
chicken feed
What does "chicken feed" mean?
a small amount of money The man sold his car for chicken feed.

find it in one's heart to (do something)
What does "find it in one's heart to (do something)" mean?
to have the courage or compassion to do somethingI could not find it in my heart to tell the young woman that she could not continue to work at the company.
get on (someone's) nerves
What does "get on (someone's) nerves" mean?
to irritate someone The constant complaints of my coworkers get on my nerves.

fucking
What does "fucking" mean?
the act of having sexual intercourse. Their fucking is so incredibly noisy it kept me up all last night.
talk back to (someone)
What does "talk back to (someone)" mean?
to answer someone rudelyThe woman is very strict and never allows her children to talk back to her.

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