Ruffle Feathers Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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ruffle feathers What does ruffle feathers mean?	to point feathers outward (used for a bird)	The bird ruffled its feathers as the cat approached the cage.
ruffle feathers What does ruffle feathers mean?	to point feathers outward (used for a bird)	The bird ruffled its feathers as the cat approached the cage.
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have turned the corner What does "have turned the corner" mean?	have passed a critical point in a process	I think that we have turned the corner and that our business will improve soon.
get an eyeful of (someone or something) What does "get an eyeful of (someone or something)" mean?	to see everything, to see a shocking or surprising sight	We got an eyeful when we saw the accident on the highway.
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have (someone's) ear What does "have (someone's) ear" mean?	to be able to get someone to listen to you (usually someone who has the power or ability to help you)	Our supervisor has the company president's ear and he is able to talk to him anytime.

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Ruffle Feathers Idiom