Scope Out Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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scope out What does scope out mean?	assess or evaluate somebody visually
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go over (something) with a fine-toothed comb What does "go over (something) with a fine-toothed comb" mean?	to search through something very carefully (fine-tooth comb is also correct)	We went over the room with a fine-toothed comb while looking for the earring.

fall head over heels in love with (someone) What does "fall head over heels in love with (someone)" mean?	to fall deeply in love with someone	The girl fell head over heels in love with the boy on the basketball team.
be of the persuasion that (something) is so What does "be of the persuasion that (something) is so" mean?	to believe that something is true or exists	My grandfather was of the persuasion that it is more important to work than to go to school.
a gut feeling/reaction/response What does "a gut feeling/reaction/response" mean?	a personal or intuitive feeling and response	I had a gut feeling that my friend was going to be late for our meeting.
turn down (something) What does "turn down (something)" mean?	to reduce the loudness/brightness/force of something	I talked to my neighbor and asked him to turn down his stereo.
bummed out What does "bummed out" mean?	depressed; discouraged; down

naked eye What does "naked eye" mean?	the human eye (with no binoculars etc.)	It was difficult to see the bird with the naked eye.
blood is thicker than water What does "blood is thicker than water" mean?	family members are closer to one another than to others	Blood is thicker than water and people usually support and help their family in times of trouble.
paper trail What does "paper trail" mean?	evidence in written or document form that proves somebody did something

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