American Idioms and Expressions

Pissed Off Idiom

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pissed off
What does pissed off mean?
upset; angry

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leave (someone or something) in (someone's) hands
What does "leave (someone or something) in (someone's) hands" mean?
to give someone control of someone or somethingI plan to leave the party organizing in my friend's hands.
Plain as the nose on your face
What does "Plain as the nose on your face" mean?
If something is as plain as the nose on your face, it is very clear and obvious.
Talk nineteen to the dozen
What does "Talk nineteen to the dozen" mean?
If someone talks very quickly, they talk nineteen to the dozen.
on hand
What does "on hand" mean?
to be nearby, to be within reach"Please keep your dictionary on hand in case you need to use it."
cry crocodile tears
What does "cry crocodile tears" mean?
to have a show of sorrow that is not sincere, to pretend that one is crying The boy was asked to apologize for his wrongdoing but he only cried crocodile tears which were not sincere.

Been in the wars
What does "Been in the wars" mean?
(UK) If someone has been in the wars, they have been hurt or look as if they have been in a struggle.
strike up a friendship with (someone)
What does "strike up a friendship with (someone)" mean?
to become friends with someoneMy neighbor finds it easy to strike up a friendship with the people he meets.
hard up
What does "hard up" mean?
to not have much moneyThe man is always hard up for money and he often wants to borrow some.
flat broke
What does "flat broke" mean?
to have no money I am flat broke now that I stopped working last month.

get cold feet
What does "get cold feet" mean?
to become timid or afraid to do or try somethingI wanted to go to Europe with my cousin but he got cold feet and decided not to go.

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