American Idioms and Expressions

Naked Eye Idiom

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naked eye What does naked eye mean?	the human eye (with no binoculars etc.)	It was difficult to see the bird with the naked eye.
naked eye What does naked eye mean?	the human eye (with no microscope/binoculars/telescope etc.)	It was difficult to see the star with the naked eye.
naked eye What does naked eye mean?	the human eye (not using a microscope or binoculars or telescope etc.)	It was difficult to see the star with the naked eye.
naked eye What does naked eye mean?	the human eye (with no binoculars etc.)	It was difficult to see the star with the naked eye.
	Some Random Idioms
for kicks What does "for kicks" mean?	for fun	We decided to go to the airport to watch the airplanes for kicks.
a tightwad What does "a tightwad" mean?	: someone who is very frugal and unwilling to spend money unnecessarily.	A: Will Charlie donate any money to the activities fund? B: Absolutely not! He's a real tightwad!"
brand-new What does "brand-new" mean?	absolutely new	I was finally able to buy a brand-new car. break Idioms
let (someone) go What does "let (someone) go" mean?	discharge someone from a job, fire someone	The company has decided to let several hundred workers go in order to become profitable again.

kill the fatted calf What does "kill the fatted calf" mean?	to prepare an elaborate banquet in honor of someone	We killed the fatted calf for my cousin when she returned from her trip abroad.
uptight What does "uptight" mean?	nervous; anxious; edgy
champ at the bit What does "champ at the bit" mean?	to be ready and anxious to do something	Everybody was champing at the bit to start taking the exam.
cut one's (own) throat What does "cut one's (own) throat" mean?	to experience certain failure	The man cut his own throat when he suddenly quit his job.
make oneself heard What does "make oneself heard" mean?	speak loudly so you will be heard above the noise	I had to speak loudly in order to make myself heard while the loud music was playing.
drag What does "drag" mean?	something boring, dull, unentertaining, or uninteresting

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