American Idioms and Expressions

Kick Up One`s Heels Idiom

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kick up one`s heels
What does kick up one`s heels mean?		 have a good time, celebrateWe kicked up our heels at the farewell party that we attended last week.
kick up one`s heels
What does kick up one`s heels mean?		 to have a good time, to celebrateWe kicked up our heels last night and had a great time at the party.

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AOK
What does "AOK" mean?		 great, doing well great, doing wellHe said that he was feeling AOK even after the truck had hit him.
not sleep a wink
What does "not sleep a wink" mean?		 to not sleep at allI am tired today because I could not sleep a wink last night.
eat (someone) out of house and home
What does "eat (someone) out of house and home" mean?		 to eat a lot of food in someone's house The young boy is eating his parents out of house and home.

small potatoes
What does "small potatoes" mean?		 something that is not very big or important compared with other things or people The amount of money for the stadium is small potatoes compared to the total cost of the Olympics.

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coyote ugly
What does "coyote ugly" mean?		 very ugly
In the catbird seat
What does "In the catbird seat" mean?		 If someone is in the catbird seat, they are in an advantageous or superior position.
in a family way
What does "in a family way" mean?		 pregnant, going to have a babyOur new secretary is in a family way and plans to take a few months off from work soon.
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