In A Snit Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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in a snit What does in a snit mean?	in a fit of anger or irritation	My friend was in a snit because I forgot to phone her on Saturday.
in a snit What does in a snit mean?	irritated; upset; angry
in a snit What does in a snit mean?	in a fit of anger or irritation	My girlfriend is in a snit because I forgot to phone her on Saturday.
	Some Random Idioms
come in handy What does "come in handy" mean?	to be useful or convenient	I think that the small hammer will come in handy to fix the desk.
compare apples and oranges What does "compare apples and oranges" mean?	to compare two things that are not similar and should not be compared	It was like comparing apples and oranges when we compared our new boss to our old one.
go (someone) one better What does "go (someone) one better" mean?	to do something better than someone else, to do more than someone	I decided to go my friend one better and I bought a more expensive present for my girlfriend.
carry a motion What does "carry a motion" mean?	to support or win acceptance for a motion or proposal or idea in a meeting	I was able to carry a motion at last night's meeting.
lift a finger What does "lift a finger" mean?	to help as little as possible (usually used in the negative)	My niece will never lift a finger to help anyone.

when the going gets tough (the tough get going) What does "when the going gets tough (the tough get going)" mean?	when things become difficult, strong people begin to work harder	When the going gets tough our teacher is always there to support and help us.
If wishes were horses, beggars would ride What does "If wishes were horses, beggars would ride" mean?	This means that wishing for something or wanting it is not the same as getting or having it.
BO What does "BO" mean?	Body Odor - smell of sweat from the human body	Body Odor - smell of sweat from the human bodyThe BO from the man in the elevator was very bad.
like father, like son What does "like father, like son" mean?	a son usually acts like his father	"Like father, like son," the man said as he watched the boy playing baseball exactly like his father.
shove (something) down (someone`s) throat What does "shove (something) down (someone`s) throat" mean?	to force someone to do or agree to something that is not wanted	I do not like him because he is always trying to shove his ideas down my throat.

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In A Snit Idiom