American Idioms and Expressions

On The Edge Of One`s Seat Idiom

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on the edge of one`s seat
What does on the edge of one`s seat mean?		 to be nervously and excitedly waiting for somethingI have been on the edge of my seat all day while I wait for the contest to begin.

Some Random Idioms
turn the tables on (someone)
What does "turn the tables on (someone)" mean?		 to reverse the situation for someoneThe opposing team was able to turn the tables and win the game.
get a bang out of (someone or something)
What does "get a bang out of (someone or something)" mean?		 to receive special pleasure from someone or something My father gets a bang out of the funny birthday cards that we send him.

schmooze
What does "schmooze" mean?		 gossip; discuss; cat
cold turkey
What does "cold turkey" mean?		 the immediate and complete withdrawal from something on which one has become dependent (can be used for drugs such as heroin or things like tobacco) The woman stopped using drugs cold turkey.

come Idioms



put (someone) on a pedestal
What does "put (someone) on a pedestal" mean?		 to respect/admire/worship a personMy father used to put my mother on a pedestal when I was young.
zero-sum game
What does "zero-sum game" mean?		 a situation where if one person wins or gains something then another person must loseIt was a zero-sum game with the manager and someone had to win or lose.
(one's) hands are tied
What does "(one's) hands are tied" mean?		 to be prevented from doing something My hands are tied at the moment and I cannot help my friend.

ask for trouble
What does "ask for trouble" mean?		 to behave in a way that will likely cause trouble The boy is asking for trouble if he misses another class.

change of pace
What does "change of pace" mean?		 a temporary change in one's routine We decided to go to the lake for a change of pace and to get away from our busy schedules.

Rise and shine!
What does "Rise and shine!" mean?		 Get out of bed and begin the day!"Rise and shine!" my father called to me in the morning.
more than (someone) bargained for
What does "more than (someone) bargained for" mean?		 more than one thought one would getThe problems caused by the dishonest employee were more than the company bargained for.
leave (something) hanging (in the air)
What does "leave (something) hanging (in the air)" mean?		 leave something undecided or unsettledWhether or not they will be leaving next year was left hanging in the air at the end of the meeting.
eat out of (someone's) hand
What does "eat out of (someone's) hand" mean?		 to do what someone else wantsI usually can get my supervisor to eat out of my hand.

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