American Idioms and Expressions

In A Stupor Idiom

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in a stupor
What does in a stupor mean?
in a dazed conditionI was in a stupor after I wrote my last exam.
in a stupor
What does in a stupor mean?
in a dazed condition I was in a stupor after I wrote my last exam.


Some Random Idioms
swap spits
What does "swap spits" mean?
kiss
tough stick
What does "tough stick" mean?
patient whose veins make a blood draw difficult. Druggies always make for tough sticks because their veins are shot.
lose one's lunch
What does "lose one's lunch" mean?
vomit; throw up
a heavy heart
What does "a heavy heart" mean?
a feeling of sadness or unhappinessHe seems to have a heavy heart now that his wife has died.
get one's start
What does "get one's start" mean?
to receive the first major opportunity of one's career The newspaper owner got his start by selling papers when he was a child.

Backseat driver
What does "Backseat driver" mean?
A backseat driver is an annoying person who is fond of giving advice to the person performing a task or doing something, especially when the advice is either wrong or unwelcome.
Bright as a button
What does "Bright as a button" mean?
A person who is as bright as a button is very intelligent or smart.
give one`s right arm for (something)
What does "give one`s right arm for (something)" mean?
to give something of great value for something I would give my right arm for a chance to go to Florida with my friend next month.

tune out (someone or something)
What does "tune out (someone or something)" mean?
to ignore someone or somethingI usually tune out my friend when he begins to talk too much.

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