American Idioms and Expressions

Ravished With Delight Idiom

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ravished with delight
What does ravished with delight mean?
to be overcome with happiness or delightI was ravished with delight when I heard that my friend had decided to get married.
ravished with delight
What does ravished with delight mean?
to be overcome with happiness or delight I was ravished with delight when my friend decided to get married.


Some Random Idioms
a sight for sore eyes
What does "a sight for sore eyes" mean?
a welcome sightThe man was a sight for sore eyes when he returned to work after a three-week holiday.
saddle (someone) with (something)
What does "saddle (someone) with (something)" mean?
to give someone something undesirable or difficult to deal withI try not to saddle my friend with the problems that I am having at work.
go bananas
What does "go bananas" mean?
to go crazy or become silly, to become angryThe father went bananas after he discovered that his son had taken the family car.
AGM
What does "AGM" mean?
Annual General Meeting - the annual meeting of an organization Annual General Meeting - the annual meeting of an organizationMy sister attended the AGM of the condominium owners last night.
bring up the rear
What does "bring up the rear" mean?
to be at the end of the line or in the last position The youngest runner was bringing up the rear in the school relay race.

Split the blanket
What does "Split the blanket" mean?
If people split the blanket, it means they get a divorce or end their relationship.
white lie
What does "white lie" mean?
a harmless lie often told to be politeI told the woman a white lie when I said that I would be too busy to meet her.
chop shop
What does "chop shop" mean?
place where stolen cars are cut apart, the resulting parts sold individually
Keep your wig on!
What does "Keep your wig on!" mean?
(UK) This idiom is used to tell someone to calm down.

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