American Idioms and Expressions

Security Blanket Idiom

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security blanket What does security blanket mean?	something that one holds onto for reassurance or comfort (like a child and a blanket)	The boy uses his computer as a security blanket so that he does not have to go out and meet new people.
security blanket What does security blanket mean?	something that one holds onto for reassurance or comfort (like a child and a blanket)	The boy uses his computer as a security blanket so that he does not have to meet new people. see Idioms
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run-of-the-mill What does "run-of-the-mill" mean?	ordinary, usual	The restaurant was in a run-of-the-mill building but the food was superb.
put oneself in (someone) else's place What does "put oneself in (someone) else's place" mean?	to allow oneself to see or experience something from someone else's point of view	It was difficult to put myself in the woman's place after she had lost her only child.
die down What does "die down" mean?	to come slowly to an end, to grow weaker	When the sound of the music died down we were able to go to sleep.
have one's day in court What does "have one's day in court" mean?	to have an opportunity to say or explain something in court, to have a chance to give one's opinion in court	The business executive had his day in court and was cleared of any wrongdoing.
read someone's mind What does "read someone's mind" mean?	know what someone is thinking.	A: "I'll be you're thinking of what you're going tohave for dinner."
get out of (someone's) face What does "get out of (someone's) face" mean?	to go away or leave someone	I wish that my friend would get out of my face.
shack up with (someone) What does "shack up with (someone)" mean?	to live with someone in a relationship without marrying him or her	When my sister was younger she shacked up with her boyfriend for a couple of years.
six feet under What does "six feet under" mean?	to be dead	My friend does not plan to move from his house until he is six feet under.

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