American Idioms and Expressions

Make A Fuss (over Someone Or Something) Idiom

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make a fuss (over someone or something)
What does make a fuss (over someone or something) mean?
worry about or make a bother about someone or somethingMy grandmother always makes a fuss over me when I go to visit her.

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pose as (someone)
What does "pose as (someone)" mean?
to pretend to be someoneThe man was posing as a reporter in order to get information about the company.
a grain of truth
What does "a grain of truth" mean?
the smallest amount of truthThere was only a grain of truth in what the witness said during the trial.
next-door neighbor
What does "next-door neighbor" mean?
the person living in the house or apartment next to youMy next-door neighbor often brings over fresh bread that she has baked.
mope
What does "mope" mean?
act sadly and slowly
in the nick of time
What does "in the nick of time" mean?
at the very last momentHe was able to board the airplane in the nick of time.
wet behind the ears
What does "wet behind the ears" mean?
inexperienced and naive. "Don't include Fred as part of the bargaining team.He's just started working here and is still too wet behind the ears."
have one`s feet on the ground
What does "have one`s feet on the ground" mean?
be practical or sensibleThe new sales manager really has his feet on the ground.
XTC
What does "XTC" mean?
methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)
with a jaundiced eye
What does "with a jaundiced eye" mean?
with a prejudiced or distorted way of seeing something My friend is very smart although he always looks at things with a jaundiced eye.

take it easy on (someone or something)
What does "take it easy on (someone or something)" mean?
to be gentle, to use less of something rather than moreI tried to take it easy on the sugar when I was making the fruit punch.

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