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.
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have the gift of the gab What does "have the gift of the gab" mean?	be able to talk and use language easily	My sister has the gift of the gab and is able to talk to others easily.

grit one's teeth What does "grit one's teeth" mean?	to grind one's teeth together in anger and determination and reluctance	I grit my teeth and phoned my father to ask if I could borrow some money.
off campus What does "off campus" mean?	at a different location than the grounds of a college or university	Many of the students liked to go to a restaurant off campus.
you can't make an omelette without breaking the eggs What does "you can't make an omelette without breaking the eggs" mean?	you cannot do something without causing some problems or having some effects	"You can't make an omelette without breaking the eggs and if you want to change the work schedules, then you are going to cause problems." f
come/turn up trumps What does "come/turn up trumps" mean?	have a better performance or outcome than is expected (trumps are the playing cards that are chosen to be ranked higher than the others)	have a better performance or outcome than is expected (trumps are the playing cards that are chosen to be ranked higher than the others) We entered the contest with little hope of success but our performance came up trumps which was a big surprise to everyone.
in pencil What does "in pencil" mean?	written or signed with a pencil	I wrote the exam in pencil in case I wanted to change some of the answers.
sweep (someone) off his or her feet What does "sweep (someone) off his or her feet" mean?	to overwhelm someone (with love etc.), to knock someone down	The woman was swept off her feet when she met the young man at the party.
draw first blood What does "draw first blood" mean?	the first point or advantage gained in a contest (often in boxing or fighting with swords)	the first point or advantage gained in a contest (often in boxing or fighting with swords)The heavyweight champion drew first blood in the boxing match but in the end was defeated by his opponent.
On the hoof What does "On the hoof" mean?	If you decide something on the hoof, you do it without planning, responding to events as they happen.

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