Kick Ass Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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kick-ass What does kick-ass mean?	appealing; fun; exciting
kick-ass What does kick-ass mean?	strong; vigorous
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think better of (doing something) What does "think better of (doing something)" mean?	to think about something again and make a better decision regarding it	I would think better of going to Europe in the winter if I ever go there again.

make a beeline for (someone or something) What does "make a beeline for (someone or something)" mean?	hurry directly toward someone or something	When I enter the cafeteria I always make a beeline for the dessert section.
when the chips are down What does "when the chips are down" mean?	at the final and critical moment, when things really get difficult	When the chips are down he will always come and help his friends.
beat (someone) to the punch/draw What does "beat (someone) to the punch/draw" mean?	to do something before others	My friend beat me to the punch and arrived at the interview first.
save up (for something) What does "save up (for something)" mean?	to save money in order to buy something	I am saving up for a new television set.
cause eyebrows to raise What does "cause eyebrows to raise" mean?	to shock people	I caused eyebrows to raise when I did not accept the award from my company.

bite (someone's) head off What does "bite (someone's) head off" mean?	to speak angrily to someone	I am afraid to speak to my teacher when she is in a bad mood because she may bite my head off.
cut off (someone or something) What does "cut off (someone or something)" mean?	to interrupt or stop someone or something	The speech by our manager was cut off when the electricity went off in the building.
carry the day What does " carry the day" mean?	to win or be successful	The sales manager's fine performance carried the day for us.
in one's (own) backyard What does "in one's (own) backyard" mean?	very close to someone	Nobody wants the chicken farm in their own backyard.
pour one's heart out (to someone) What does "pour one's heart out (to someone)" mean?	to tell all of one's hopes/fears/feelings to someone	My friend poured her heart out to me when we went to the coffee shop last evening.

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Kick Ass Idiom