In The Worst Way Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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in the worst way What does in the worst way mean?	very much	I would like to go to the new movie in the worst way.
in the worst way What does in the worst way mean?	very much	I would like to go to the new movie in the worst way.
	Some Random Idioms
keep an eye out for (someone or something) What does "keep an eye out for (someone or something)" mean?	watch for the arrival or appearance of someone or something	I kept an eye out for a nice restaurant after I arrived in the small town.
hang in the balance What does "hang in the balance" mean?	have two equally possible results, be uncertain	After the opposition party won the election whether or not the new highway will be built hangs in the balance.
make an example of (someone) What does "make an example of (someone)" mean?	make a public issue out of someone's bad behavior	The teacher punished the student severely in order to make an example of him for the other students.
as fit as a fiddle What does "as fit as a fiddle" mean?	to be healthy and physically fit	My grandfather is ninety years old but he is as fit as a fiddle.
give (someone) one`s word What does "give (someone) one`s word" mean?	to make a promise to someone	My friend gave me his word that he would meet me at the library.
blind leading the blind What does "blind leading the blind" mean?	someone who does not know how to do something themselves tries to explain it to other people	It was like the blind leading the blind when I tried to help my friend fix his car. I do not know anything about cars.

Teach your grandmother to suck eggs What does "Teach your grandmother to suck eggs" mean?	When people say 'don't teach your grandmother to suck eggs', they mean that people shouldn't try to teach someone who has experience or is an expert in that area.
YMCA What does "YMCA" mean?	Young Men's Christian Association	Young Men's Christian AssociationThe English classes at the YMCA were recommended to the students last year.
do What does "do" mean?	have sexual relations
on the spur of the moment What does "on the spur of the moment" mean?	on a sudden wish or decision, suddenly	On the spur of the moment I bought a new bicycle.

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In The Worst Way Idiom