American Idioms and Expressions

Pick A Fight/quarrel Idiom

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pick a fight/quarrel
What does pick a fight/quarrel mean?
to start a fight/quarrel with someone on purposeI do not like that woman because she is always trying to pick a quarrel with others.

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be the case
What does "be the case" mean?
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What does "the jury is still out (on someone or something)" mean?
a decision has not been reached on someone or something (used often and in a casual manner when one has not made a decision about something)The jury is still out on whether or not we will move or not.
with a vengeance
What does "with a vengeance" mean?
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What does "fuck with something" mean?
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What does "take out" mean?
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What does "putty in (someone's) hands" mean?
very willing to do what someone else thinks or wantsThe woman was putty in our hands and we were able to get everything that we wanted from her.
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What does "homegirl" mean?
good female friend
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What does "douche bag" mean?
horrible, retched person
maxed out
What does "maxed out" mean?
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What does "with all one`s heart (and soul)" mean?
with all one's energy and feelingI tried with all my heart to get my friend a job at my company.
eyes are bigger than one`s stomach
What does "eyes are bigger than one`s stomach" mean?
one takes more food than one can eatMy eyes were bigger than my stomach when I went to the restaurant and ordered too much food.

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