American Idioms and Expressions

Pissed 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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pissed
What does pissed mean?		 drunk; intoxicated
pissed
What does pissed mean?		 upset; angry

Some Random Idioms
buy a stake in (something)
What does "buy a stake in (something)" mean?		 to buy part ownership of a company or other enterprise The large bank is planning to buy a stake in the small stock trading company.

not have the stomach for (something)
What does "not have the stomach for (something)" mean?		 to have no desire to do something because you think that it is unpleasant or wrong I do not have the stomach to talk with my friend about his work and financial problems.

hot
What does "hot" mean?		 stolen; wanted by the authorities
move into (something)
What does "move into (something)" mean?		 get started in a new job or businessOur company has decided to move into the retail sales of computers.
make a big deal about (something)
What does "make a big deal about (something)" mean?		 exaggerate the seriousness of somethingI wish that my friend would not make a big deal about every small problem.
vanish into thin air
What does "vanish into thin air" mean?		 disappear without leaving a traceThe university student vanished into thin air and was never seen again.
back down (from someone or something)
What does "back down (from someone or something)" mean?		 to fail to carry through on a threat to do something The government backed down from their plan to sell the national airline.

up to speed
What does "up to speed" mean?		1. Is the president up to speed or should someone brief her?
It's your funeral
What does "It's your funeral" mean?		 The other person has made a decision that you think is bad. However, it is their choice; it is their funeral.
a rolling stone gathers no moss
What does "a rolling stone gathers no moss" mean?		 someone who often changes jobs or where they live does not build roots/wealth/successThe musician proves that a rolling stone gathers no moss. He moves from town to town and has lived in almost fifty different places during his lifetime.

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