American Idioms and Expressions

Leave A Bad Taste In One`s Mouth Idiom

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leave a bad taste in one`s mouth
What does leave a bad taste in one`s mouth mean?
leave a bad impression, make one feel disgustedThe way that the company fired the workers left a bad taste in everyone`s mouth.
leave a bad taste in one`s mouth
What does leave a bad taste in one`s mouth mean?
to leave a bad feeling or memory with someoneThe way that the company treated us left a bad taste in our mouth.

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plastered
What does "plastered" mean?
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What does "Keep your nose clean" mean?
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have eyes bigger than one's stomach
What does "have eyes bigger than one's stomach" mean?
have a desire for more food than one can eatI had eyes bigger than my stomach when I took too much food at the buffet.
squirrel away (some money)
What does "squirrel away (some money)" mean?
to save or keep some moneyI was able to squirrel away much money from my previous job.
sounds
What does "sounds" mean?
music; records; CDs
by the skin of one`s teeth
What does "by the skin of one`s teeth" mean?
by a narrow margin, barelyWe were able to catch the train but only by the skin of our teeth.
Make a mint
What does "Make a mint" mean?
If someone is making a mint, they are making a lot of money.
Heart in your mouth
What does "Heart in your mouth" mean?
If your heart is in your mouth, then you feel nervous or scared.
el cheapo
What does "el cheapo" mean?
cheap, inexpensive

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