American Idioms and Expressions

Kink In My Neck Idiom

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kink in my neck
What does kink in my neck mean?
a cramp in one's neck that causes painI woke up this morning with a kink in my neck.

Some Random Idioms
try one`s hand at (something)
What does "try one`s hand at (something)" mean?
to make an (inexperienced) attempt at somethingI have decided to try my hand at sailing a boat this summer.
a fraidy-cat
What does "a fraidy-cat" mean?
someone who is easily frightened (usually used by children) The little boy called his friend a fraidy-cat because his friend would not climb the tree.

bent out of shape
What does "bent out of shape" mean?
needlessly worried about something."I know you're worried about your job interview, butdon't get bent out of shape. You'll do just fine."
At daggers drawn
What does "At daggers drawn" mean?
If people are at daggers drawn, they are very angry and close to violence.
copycat
What does "copycat" mean?
someone who copies the work of another The children called the girl a copycat when they saw her copying the test of another student.

every living soul
What does "every living soul" mean?
everybodyWe gave a free newspaper to every living soul in the apartment building.
take it easy
What does "take it easy" mean?
to relaxI have been working hard recently so I have decided to take it easy for a few days.
excuse me for living
What does "excuse me for living" mean?
idiom. no; no way (a strong, sarcastic rebuke)
Chickenfeed
What does "Chickenfeed" mean?
If something is small or unimportant, especially money, it is chickenfeed.

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