American Idioms and Expressions

Make No Mistake (about Something) Idiom

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make no mistake (about something)
What does make no mistake (about something) mean?
have no doubt about something, be certain about somethingI told the man to make no mistake about the fact that he was not permitted to park his car in our parking area.

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burger
What does "burger" mean?
hamburger. Gimme a burger, no fries.
laugh up one's sleeve
What does "laugh up one's sleeve" mean?
to laugh quietly to oneself I was laughing up my sleeve when I learned that my friend would have to clean the bathroom at work.

walk on eggs
What does "walk on eggs" mean?
to be very cautiousI must walk on eggs when I ask my friend to do something for me.
iron fist in a velvet glove
What does "iron fist in a velvet glove" mean?
kind and gentle on the outside (the velvet glove) but determined and ruthless on the inside (the iron fist) The government committee used an iron fist in a velvet glove to get the information that they wanted.

word
What does "word" mean?
right; true; right on
for crying out loud
What does "for crying out loud" mean?
used to show that you are surprised or angry "For crying out loud, please turn your radio down a little."

close in on (someone or something)
What does "close in on (someone or something)" mean?
to overwhelm or surround someone or something The soldiers quickly closed in on the enemy position.

earful
What does "earful" mean?
a scolding, much talking in the form of complaintsThe man gave his daughter an earful when she came home late.
PAFO
What does "PAFO" mean?
pissed (drunk) and fell over
have butterflies in one`s stomach
What does "have butterflies in one`s stomach" mean?
to have a feeling of fear or anxiety in one's stomach The little boy had butterflies in his stomach when he gave the speech to the class.

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