American Idioms and Expressions

Mega Idiom

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mega
What does mega mean?		 big; large; substantial

Some Random Idioms
flea in one`s ear
What does "flea in one`s ear" mean?		an annoying hint, an idea or answer that is not welcomeOur boss has a flea in her ear about changing the way that the business operates.
break one`s back (to do something)
What does "break one`s back (to do something)" mean?		 to do all one possibly can, to work very hard to do something I broke my back trying to help my friend with his project.

spin (something) off
What does "spin (something) off" mean?		 to create something as a by-product of something elseThe computer company plans to spin off some new products from their original invention.
a sight for sore eyes
What does "a sight for sore eyes" mean?		 a welcome sight The man was a sight for sore eyes when he came home from his holiday.

Mummy's boy
What does "Mummy's boy" mean?		 A man who is still very dependent on his mother is a mummy's boy.
not stand for (something)
What does "not stand for (something)" mean?		 to not allow something to happen, to not permit somethingOur teacher will not stand for somebody coming to his class late.
scratch
What does "scratch" mean?		 unplanned; temporary
fix (someone) up with (someone)
What does "fix (someone) up with (someone)" mean?		 to help someone get a date by arranging a meeting between the two peopleI am trying to fix my sister up with my best friend.
year after year
What does "year after year" mean?		 for many years, one year after anotherWe went to the lake year after year until we finally got tired of it.
Every dog has its day
What does "Every dog has its day" mean?		 This idiom means that everyone gets their moment to shine.
see the color of (someone's) money
What does "see the color of (someone's) money" mean?		 to prove that someone has enough money for somethingThe car dealer would not let me take the car until he saw the color of my money.
piss somebody off
What does "piss somebody off" mean?		 upset somebody
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