American Idioms and Expressions

In Heaven Idiom

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in heaven
What does in heaven mean?
in a state of absolute happiness, dead and in heavenI felt that I was in heaven when I learned that I would get the job that I wanted.
in heaven
What does in heaven mean?
in a state of absolute happiness, dead and in heaven I felt that I was in heaven when I learned that I would get the job that I wanted.

in heaven
What does in heaven mean?
in a state of bliss or happiness, dead I was in heaven after I got my new job.
My grandfather is in heaven.


Some Random Idioms
ten-four
What does "ten-four" mean?
I understand you."Ten-four," the man said when his friend asked him if he understood the plan.
caught short
What does "caught short" mean?
to not have enough money when you need itI was caught short and had to borrow some money from my father last week.
cut down on (something)
What does "cut down on (something)" mean?
to use less of something Recently, the man has cut down on his smoking in order to become more healthy.

well-off
What does "well-off" mean?
wealthyHer parents are quite well-off and don`t need to worry about money during their retirement.
call off (something)
What does "call off (something)" mean?
to stop/quit/cancel somethingWe called off the meeting because everybody was busy with other business.
(do not) have a leg to stand on
What does "(do not) have a leg to stand on" mean?
do not have the facts to support or win an argument or a legal charge that is made against you (usually used in the negative)The apartment manager tried to evict the young family but he didn't have a leg to stand on and he lost the case in court.
take on (an employee) or take (an employee) on
What does "take on (an employee) or take (an employee) on" mean?
to give a job to someone, to hire someone The company took on many new workers during the busy holiday season.

in safe hands
What does "in safe hands" mean?
under the care of someone or an organization that you can trust and who will help youThe little girl is in safe hands now that she has arrived at her grandmother's house.
hit it off with (someone)
What does "hit it off with (someone)" mean?
get along well with someoneWe really hit it off at the party.
split hairs
What does "split hairs" mean?
to find and argue about small and unimportant differencesMy boss always splits hairs when I talk to him about something important.

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