Offbeat Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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offbeat What does offbeat mean?	to be unconventional, to be different from the usual	The movie was very offbeat which is just the kind of movie that I like.
offbeat What does offbeat mean?	unconventional, different from the usual	The movie was very offbeat which is just the kind of movie that I like.
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heart is in the right place What does "heart is in the right place" mean?	be kindhearted/sympathetic, have good intentions	He sometimes makes mistakes but his heart is in the right place.
blow smoke What does "blow smoke" mean?	con; deceive; swindle; cheat
contemplate one's navel What does "contemplate one's navel" mean?	to spend a lot of time thinking about one's own problems rather than being concerned about more important things	I spent the summer contemplating my navel and did not do a thing.
melt in one's mouth What does "melt in one's mouth" mean?	to taste very good	The pastry melted in my mouth.
walk What does "walk" mean?	something easy to accomplish or do
Woe is me What does "Woe is me" mean?	This means that you are sad or in a difficult situation. It's archaic, but still used.
Get your head around something What does "Get your head around something" mean?	If you get your head around something, you come to understand it even though it is difficult to comprehend.
have a heart of gold What does "have a heart of gold" mean?	to be kind/generous/friendly	My grandmother has a heart of gold and she is always willing to help a stranger.

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Offbeat Idiom