American Idioms and Expressions

Religious About (doing Something) Idiom

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religious about (doing something)
What does religious about (doing something) mean?
to be strict about doing somethingMy father is religious about brushing his teeth before he goes to bed every night.

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stud-muffin
What does "stud-muffin" mean?
very handsome, sexy male
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What does "wait on (someone) hand and foot" mean?
serve someone in every possible way, do everything for someoneHe always waits on his wife hand and foot.
as red as a lobster
What does "as red as a lobster" mean?
very red The girl was as red as a lobster after sitting in the sun all day.

put one`s cards on the table
What does "put one`s cards on the table" mean?
to be frank, to tell everythingI put my cards on the table and told my boss about my plans for next year.
brain teaser
What does "brain teaser" mean?
a problem for which it is hard to find the answerMy father likes to look in the newspaper for interesting brain teasers.
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What does "negative" mean?
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play by ear
What does "play by ear" mean?
to play a musical instrument by remembering the tune and not by reading the musicAlthough the woman can't read music she can play by ear and is a very good musician.
as weak as a kitten
What does "as weak as a kitten" mean?
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whole new ball game
What does "whole new ball game" mean?
a new set of circumstancesThe situation became a whole new ball game when the owners decided to sell the team.

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