American Idioms and Expressions

Pay Through The Nose (for Something) Idiom

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pay through the nose (for something)
What does pay through the nose (for something) mean?
to pay a lot of money for somethingMy uncle always pays through the nose when he buys a new car.

Some Random Idioms
eat
What does "eat" mean?
pay for the costs or expenses associated with something
beside oneself (with something)
What does "beside oneself (with something)" mean?
to be very upset or excited about somethingThe boy was beside himself with joy after winning the contest.

hold one`s own (in an argument)
What does "hold one`s own (in an argument)" mean?
defend one`s positionAlthough her boss is very aggressive she is able to hold her own in any dispute with him.
at hand
What does "at hand" mean?
to be close byI stopped working because I did not have any good tools at hand.
live out of a suitcase
What does "live out of a suitcase" mean?
stay away from your home while travelling with only the belongings in your suitcaseI dislike my job because I am often away from home and must live out of a suitcase.
have ants in one`s pants
What does "have ants in one`s pants" mean?
to be restless, to be nervousThe teacher told the little boy that he was moving around like he had ants in his pants.
arm in arm
What does "arm in arm" mean?
to be linked together by the armsThe young girls walked arm in arm to school.
out-of-pocket expenses
What does "out-of-pocket expenses" mean?
the direct expenses that one must personally pay for something My out-of-pocket expenses were very high during the business trip.

yukky
What does "yukky" mean?
disgusting; repulsive; vulgarDaddy, this babyfood is yukky

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