American Idioms and Expressions

In One's Opinion Idiom

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in one's opinion
What does in one's opinion mean?
according to one's belief or judgementIn my opinion, my aunt is the best cook in the world.

Some Random Idioms
Don't cry over spilt milk
What does "Don't cry over spilt milk" mean?
When something bad happens and nothing can be done to help it people say, 'Don't cry over spilt milk'.
make the scene
What does "make the scene" mean?
be present, go to a certain place or eventHe decided to make the scene and go to the disco for the evening.
heart stands still
What does "heart stands still" mean?
be very frightened or worriedMy heart stood still when I heard the story about the little boy and the fire.
out of sight, out of mind.
What does "out of sight, out of mind." mean?
if you do not see something then you will not think about itThe chocolates were out of sight, out of mind and nobody thought about them.
reach a stalemate
What does "reach a stalemate" mean?
to arrive at a position where no progress is being madeThe talks to buy the new computers have reached a stalemate and it will be difficult to start them again.
dead duck
What does "dead duck" mean?
a person or a thing in a hopeless situation The man is a dead duck and has no hope of regaining his former position.

keep an eye on (someone or something)
What does "keep an eye on (someone or something)" mean?
watch and take care of something (but not just look at something)"Will you keep an eye on the baby while I go to the store."
nobody`s fool
What does "nobody`s fool" mean?
a smart person, a person who can take care of himself or herselfShe is nobody`s fool. You will not have to worry about her at all when she starts her new job.
strike at the heart of (something)
What does "strike at the heart of (something)" mean?
to do something that damages or destroys the basic idea or way of doing something that is very important to someone or to a groupThe decision to change the zoning laws struck at the heart of the citizen's ideas of how they wanted to live.

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