American Idioms and Expressions

Puss Idiom

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puss
What does puss mean?		face; a person's face

Some Random Idioms
in no mood to (do something)
What does "in no mood to (do something)" mean?		 not feel like doing somethingI was in no mood to argue with my friend this morning.
on the lookout for (someone or something)
What does "on the lookout for (someone or something)" mean?		 to be watchful for someone or somethingI am always on the lookout for older original movie posters.
kick out (someone)
What does "kick out (someone)" mean?		 make someone go or leave, dismiss someoneThe boy was kicked out of school because of his bad behavior.
firsthand
What does "firsthand" mean?		 directlyI learned the news from my sister firsthand.
clam up
What does "clam up" mean?		 to close one's mouth, to shut upThe students clammed up when they saw the teacher.
rub elbows (with someone)
What does "rub elbows (with someone)" mean?		 to work closely or associate with someoneI have been rubbing elbows with some very interesting people at work recently.
have (something) on (someone)
What does "have (something) on (someone)" mean?		 have information or proof that someone did something wrongI think that the police have something on the man and that is why he wants to quit his job.
freaked
What does "freaked" mean?		 stunned; shocked; surprised
go over big/well with (someone)
What does "go over big/well with (someone)" mean?		 to be liked, to be successfulI am sure that my idea will go over well with my friends.
VHF
What does "VHF" mean?		 Very High Frequency Very High FrequencyThe television wasn't working because of a problem with the VHF connection.
open one`s heart to (someone)
What does "open one`s heart to (someone)" mean?		 to talk about one`s feelings honestly, to confide in someoneI opened my heart to my friend when I saw her at the restaurant last night.
Poacher turned gamekeeper
What does "Poacher turned gamekeeper" mean?		 Someone who gets a legitimate job which is the opposite of their previous one. E.G a computer hacker who then helps to catch other hackers or an ex-bank robber who then advises banks on security.
back out (of something)
What does "back out (of something)" mean?		 to withdraw from an agreement or promiseThe company backed out of the agreement with the foreign firm.
CEO
What does "CEO" mean?		 Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive OfficerMy uncle was the CEO of a large computer company.

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