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.

Some Random Idioms
nod off
What does "nod off" mean?
to fall asleep (usually while sitting or driving etc.)I nodded off last night while I was watching television.
hell-on-wheels
What does "hell-on-wheels" mean?
a short-tempered/nagging/crabby personShe is hell-on-wheels in the morning so you should be careful of her.
for openers
What does "for openers" mean?
to start withFor openers we decided to start the weekend with a nice meal.
do one`s thing
What does "do one`s thing" mean?
to do what one wants to do and enjoys doing My friend enjoys doing his thing when and where he chooses.

get a life
What does "get a life" mean?
make major changes to your life
give away (something)
What does "give away (something)" mean?
to give something to someoneI decided to give away my bicycle because I did not need it anymore.
monkey business
What does "monkey business" mean?
unethical or illegal activity, mischief The boy should stop the monkey business and do the job correctly.

lightning never strikes twice (in the same place)
What does "lightning never strikes twice (in the same place)" mean?
the same type of misfortune does not occur twice to the same personLightning never strikes twice and I do not think that our house will be flooded again.
bummed
What does "bummed" mean?
depressed; discouraged; down. I'm just totally bummed today; nothing to do, nowhere go to.
tell on (someone)
What does "tell on (someone)" mean?
to reveal the activities or wrongdoings of someone by telling othersThe girl told on her brother for eating the cake.

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