American Idioms and Expressions

In One`s Mind`s Eye Idiom

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in one`s mind`s eye
What does in one`s mind`s eye mean?
in one`s imaginationIn my mind`s eye I tried to imagine that I was on a nice sunny beach.
in one`s mind`s eye
What does in one`s mind`s eye mean?
in one`s imaginationI tried to relax and in my mind`s eye pretend that I was on a beautiful island.

Some Random Idioms
the opposite sex
What does "the opposite sex" mean?
the opposite sex to someone (either male or female)The math classes were divided so that nobody had to study with a member of the opposite sex.
Idle hands are the devil's handiwork
What does "Idle hands are the devil's handiwork" mean?
When someone is not busy, or being productive, trouble is bound to follow.
fairy
What does "fairy" mean?
male homosexual
sitting on a goldmine
What does "sitting on a goldmine" mean?
to own something very valuable (and often not realize this)My sister is sitting on a goldmine with her collection of antiques.
clear sailing
What does "clear sailing" mean?
to be an easy situationIt was clear sailing when we finished work and began our journey.
nuke
What does "nuke" mean?
heat in a microwave."If your coffee's cold, just nuke it for abouta minute."
by the week
What does "by the week" mean?
one week at a timeWe rented the car by the week.
totalled
What does "totalled" mean?
wrecked; demolished; destroyed
Lose your lunch
What does "Lose your lunch" mean?
(UK) If you lose your lunch, you vomit.
tuchus
What does "tuchus" mean?
buttocks; posterior

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