Keep To Oneself Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

This database is a comprehensive collection of all the American idioms and slang available. American Idioms are many and varied. We hope you enjoy our collection. We are adding more all the time. .

keep to oneself What does keep to oneself mean?	stay away from other people	Our neighbor is very quiet and likes to keep to herself.
keep to oneself What does keep to oneself mean?	to stay away from other people	Our neighbor is very quiet and likes to keep to herself.
	Some Random Idioms
as such What does "as such" mean?	the way something is	"As such, I will not be able to approve your application for a loan."
take the bull by the horns What does "take the bull by the horns" mean?	to take some kind of action	My aunt decided to take the bull by the horns and started to plan the family reunion.
Cock in the henhouse What does "Cock in the henhouse" mean?	This is used to describe a male in an all-female environment.
you can't teach an old dog new tricks What does "you can't teach an old dog new tricks" mean?	it is difficult for older people to learn new things	You can't teach an old dog new tricks and I don't think that my father will ever change his eating habits.
old boy network What does "old boy network" mean?	the situation where people (usually men) who went to the same school help each other get good jobs	It was necessary to be part of an old boy network to get a job at the law firm.

turn over (an engine) What does "turn over (an engine)" mean?	to start an engine or motor	It was very cold in the morning so the car engine would not turn over easily.
in the act of (doing something) What does "in the act of (doing something)" mean?	while doing something	The man was arrested in the act of stealing money from the cash register in the store.
Cloud of suspicion What does "Cloud of suspicion" mean?	If a cloud of suspicion hangs over an individual, it means that they are not believed or are distrusted.
uptight What does "uptight" mean?	worried, irritated, anxious	My sister has been uptight all week because of her exams.
assault the ears What does "assault the ears" mean?	to be very loud or persistent	The music was very loud and it assaulted our ears.
goofball What does "goofball" mean?	foolish or silly person who wastes time.	You're such a goofball. You'll never amount to anything.

American Idioms and Expressions

Keep To Oneself Idiom