American Idioms and Expressions

Make With The Idiom

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make with the What does make with the mean?	bring out; reveal
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bong What does "bong" mean?	pipe used to smoke marijuana

have eyes in the back of one`s head What does "have eyes in the back of one`s head" mean?	to have the ability to know what is happening behind one's back	Our teacher has eyes in the back of her head and she always knows what is going on in the classroom.
steamed up What does "steamed up" mean?	to be angry	I was steamed up over the fact that my friend lost the spare keys to my apartment.
brain teaser What does "brain teaser" mean?	a problem for which it is hard to find the answer	My father likes to look in the newspaper for interesting brain teasers.
on top of (something) What does "on top of (something)" mean?	in addition to something, along with something	On top of everything else he wants me to work on Sunday.
(one's) back is against the wall What does "(one's) back is against the wall" mean?	one is in a very difficult position	The man's back was against the wall and there was nothing that he could do to change the situation.

cut a deal What does "cut a deal" mean?	to make a business arrangement or contract with someone	I was able to cut a deal with the contractor and we paid very little for our new kitchen.
burger What does "burger" mean?	hamburger.	Gimme a burger, no fries.
Spend like a sailor What does "Spend like a sailor" mean?	Someone who spends their money wildly spends like a sailor.
know which side one's bread is buttered What does "know which side one's bread is buttered" mean?	to know what is good or advantageous for you	My aunt knows which side her bread is buttered when she visits her sister. cake Idioms
keep one's hand in (something) What does "keep one's hand in (something)" mean?	to retain one's control of something, to practice something so that you do not forget it	The animal trainer is trying to keep his hand in his work even though he has retired.

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