American Idioms and Expressions

Not Hurt A Flea Idiom

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not hurt a flea What does not hurt a flea mean?	to not harm anything or anyone (even a tiny insect)	My mother would not hurt a flea and she is very kind to everyone who she meets.
not hurt a flea What does not hurt a flea mean?	to not hurt anything or anyone (not even a small insect like a flea)	Our dog is very gentle and he will not hurt a flea.
not hurt a flea What does not hurt a flea mean?	to not hurt anything or anyone (not even a small insect like a flea)	Our dog is very gentle and he will not hurt a flea.
not hurt a flea What does not hurt a flea mean?	to not hurt anything or anyone (not even a small insect like a flea)	Our dog is very gentle and he will not hurt a flea. Frog/Toad Idioms
not hurt a flea What does not hurt a flea mean?	to not harm anything or anyone (not even a tiny insect)	My mother would not hurt a flea and she is very kind to everyone who she meets.
	Some Random Idioms
get cold feet What does "get cold feet" mean?	to become timid or afraid to do or try something	I wanted to go to Europe with my cousin but he got cold feet and decided not to go.
get two/three strikes against someone What does "get two/three strikes against someone" mean?	get several things against one, be in a situation where success in unlikely (in baseball a batter is finished after three strikes)	get several things against one, be in a situation where success in unlikely (in baseball a batter is finished after three strikes)His absence from work and being late were serious problems. He now had two strikes against him. Any more problems and he would have to be
grit one's teeth What does "grit one's teeth" mean?	to grind one's teeth together in anger or from stress or determination	I grit my teeth and began to clean up after the students' party.
as sick as a dog What does "as sick as a dog" mean?	very sick	My friend was as sick as a dog when he left the restaurant last night.
keep one`s nose clean What does "keep one`s nose clean" mean?	to stay out of trouble	The judge told the young man that he must keep his nose clean in order not to go to jail in the future.
have pull with (someone) What does "have pull with (someone)" mean?	have influence with someone	My friend has pull with his boss and often goes home early.

get into a stew about/over (someone or something) What does "get into a stew about/over (someone or something)" mean?	to be worried or upset about someone or something	My mother is getting into a stew over my aunt not phoning.
pinch pennies What does "pinch pennies" mean?	to be careful with money, to be thrifty	My grandmother always pinches pennies and never spends her money foolishly.
keep one's hand in (something) What does "keep one's hand in (something)" mean?	to retain one's control of something, to continue doing something so that you remain involved in it	The animal trainer is trying to keep his hand in his work even though he has retired.
let the buyer beware What does "let the buyer beware" mean?	let the person who buys something check to see if the product is in good condition or has no problems	Consumers of electronic products should remember the motto of "let the buyer beware," when they buy something.

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