American Idioms and Expressions

Pay Attention To (someone Or Something) Idiom

This database is a comprehensive collection of all the American idioms and slang available. American Idioms are many and varied. We hope you enjoy our collection. We are adding more all the time. .

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pay attention to (someone or something)
What does pay attention to (someone or something) mean?
to look at something with full attention, to listen to someone with full attentionThe man never pays attention to what his supervisor tells him.

Some Random Idioms
sit at (someone's) feet
What does "sit at (someone's) feet" mean?
to admire someone greatly, to be taught by someoneI would love to sit at the feet of the famous painter.
cliffhanger
What does "cliffhanger" mean?
a sports event/movie/election where the outcome is uncertain until the very endThe playoff game was a cliffhanger and the most exciting game of the year.
fat-ass
What does "fat-ass" mean?
said of a person with a large butt
Tall story
What does "Tall story" mean?
A tall story is one that is untrue and unbelievable.
out of the mouths of babes
What does "out of the mouths of babes" mean?
something that a child says shows that they understand more about a situation than you thought that they didThe statement was right out of the mouths of babes. The little boy knew everything that was going on.
full steam ahead
What does "full steam ahead" mean?
with as much energy and enthusiasm as possibleIt was full steam ahead with the project to build the new stadium.
head and shoulders above (someone or something)
What does "head and shoulders above (someone or something)" mean?
clearly superior to someone or somethingI believe that our team is head and shoulders above the other teams in the league.
give (someone) his or her freedom
What does "give (someone) his or her freedom" mean?
to set someone free The court decided to give the man his freedom because of his good behavior in prison.

good vibes
What does "good vibes" mean?
positive feelings

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