American Idioms and Expressions

Melt In One`s Mouth Idiom

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melt in one`s mouth
What does melt in one`s mouth mean?
taste very good, taste deliciousThe pastry that my grandmother made melted in my mouth.
melt in one`s mouth
What does melt in one`s mouth mean?
to taste very good, to be very tender (for meat)The pasta served at the new restaurant melted in our mouths.

Some Random Idioms
slip out
What does "slip out" mean?
to allow a piece of (secret) information to be revealedIt slipped out that the government is planning to close the large downtown hospital.
face value (of something)
What does "face value (of something)" mean?
the official value or worth of somethingAlthough the face value of the postage stamp was very low it sold at the auction for much money.
save (someone`s) neck/skin
What does "save (someone`s) neck/skin" mean?
to save someone from danger or trouble or embarrassment The worker tried to save his own neck without thinking about other people.

loony
What does "loony" mean?
crazy; nuts; insane
get mad at (someone or something)
What does "get mad at (someone or something)" mean?
to become angry with someone or something I often get mad at my friend when he is late.

top (something) off with (something)
What does "top (something) off with (something)" mean?
to end or terminate something with something elseThe conference was topped off by a large dinner on the last day.
go in for (something)
What does "go in for (something)" mean?
to choose something as one's particular interest, to occupy oneself with somethingMy friend is going to university and will go in for medicine.
Give someone a piece of your mind
What does "Give someone a piece of your mind" mean?
If you give someone a piece of your mind, you criticise them strongly and angrily.
a nervous Nellie
What does "a nervous Nellie" mean?
a timid person who lacks determination and courageHe is a nervous Nellie and is afraid of the other students in the school.
eat dirt
What does "eat dirt" mean?
to act humble, to accept another person's insults or bad treatmentWe made the boy eat dirt after he accused us of lying.
all-out-effort
What does "all-out-effort" mean?
a very good and thorough effort We are making an all-out-effort to finish our work.

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