American Idioms and Expressions

Money Is The Root Of All Evil Idiom

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Money is the root of all evil
What does Money is the root of all evil mean?
money is the basic cause of all wrongdoingMany people believe that money is the root of all evil and causes most problems in the world.
money is the root of all evil
What does money is the root of all evil mean?
money causes most problems/wrongdoings in lifeMany people believe that money is the root of all evil and that it causes people many problems.
money is the root of all evil
What does money is the root of all evil mean?
money is the main cause of most wrongdoing and problems money is the main cause of most wrongdoing and problemsThe woman stole some money from her company. It seems that money is the root of all evil, and can cause many problems.
money is the root of all evil
What does money is the root of all evil mean?
money causes most problems or wrongdoings in life Many people believe that money is the root of all evil and that it causes people many problems.
Money is the root of all evil
What does Money is the root of all evil mean?
money is the basic cause of all wrongdoing Many people believe that money is the root of all evil and causes most problems in the world.


Some Random Idioms
shot to the curb
What does "shot to the curb" mean?
having no money or place to live; in the gutter
open (something) up
What does "open (something) up" mean?
to reveal the possibilities of somethingThe departure of the school principal opened his job up to other members of the staff.
pretty (adv.)
What does "pretty (adv.)" mean?
(adv.): rather; somewhat. "That car's pretty expensive. Are you sure youcan afford it?"
make (someone's) hair stand on end
What does "make (someone's) hair stand on end" mean?
cause someone to be very frightenedThe sound of the screaming woman made my hair stand on end.
 Was my face red!
What does " Was my face red!" mean?
"When I got to the meeting I noticed that I was wearing one black sock and one brown one. Was my face red!"
zonked
What does "zonked" mean?
drunk; intoxicatedHe was so zonked after the night of partying that we couldn't let him drive.
put one's hands on (something)
What does "put one's hands on (something)" mean?
to locate and acquire somethingI have not been able to put my hands on a good cookbook yet.
born with a silver spoon in one's mouth
What does "born with a silver spoon in one's mouth" mean?
to be born to a wealthy family with many advantages The boy was born with a silver spoon in his mouth and he never has to work very hard.

Heads up!
What does "Heads up!" mean?
Raise your head and be careful about some nearby danger!"Heads up," the construction worker yelled at the other worker.
change one`s tune
What does "change one`s tune" mean?
to make a change in one`s story/statement/opinion/policy Our supervisor has changed his tune and agrees that we need to do things differently.

eager beaver
What does "eager beaver" mean?
a person who is always eager to work or do something extra The woman is an eager beaver and will do very well in this company.

get a raise
What does "get a raise" mean?
to get an increase in one's salary My friend was not able to get a raise this year.

flat out
What does "flat out" mean?
without hiding anything, openly I told my friend flat out that I would not go to the party with her.

straight
What does "straight" mean?
heterosexual as opposed to homosexual or bisexual

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