American Idioms and Expressions

On (someone's) Head Idiom

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on (someone's) head
What does on (someone's) head mean?
on someone's own self (often used with blame)The responsibility for fixing the computer was again on my head.

Some Random Idioms
out of style
What does "out of style" mean?
not fashionable The style of jeans that my friend likes to wear have been out of style for a long time now.

down one`s alley
What does "down one`s alley" mean?
to be suited to one`s tastes and abilities Computers are down my alley so I am sure that I will be interested in the job.

bugger off
What does "bugger off" mean?
go away; leave; get out of here
Fleet of foot
What does "Fleet of foot" mean?
If someone is fleet of foot, they are very quick.
put up at a hotel/motel
What does "put up at a hotel/motel" mean?
to stay at a hotel/motelWe decided to put up at a hotel and continue our trip the next day.
think back on (someone or something)
What does "think back on (someone or something)" mean?
to remember and think about someone or something in one's pastWhen I think back on my school days I always remember my favorite teacher.
take an oath
What does "take an oath" mean?
make an oath, swear to somethingBefore the trial began I had to take an oath and promise to tell the truth.
come as no surprise
What does "come as no surprise" mean?
to not be surprising It came as no surprise that the government decided to have an election.

have stars in one`s eyes
What does "have stars in one`s eyes" mean?
to have an appearance or feeling of very great happiness, to be obsessed with show businessThe girl had stars in her eyes when she won first prize in the speech contest.
fall down on the job
What does "fall down on the job" mean?
to fail to do something properly The man fell down on the job so they replaced him with another worker.

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