American Idioms and Expressions

Shot Through With (something) Idiom

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shot through with (something)
What does shot through with (something) mean?
containing somethingThe drink was shot through with some chemicals that I do not know the name of.

Some Random Idioms
pay dirt
What does "pay dirt" mean?
dirt in which much gold is found, a profitable or useful discovery or ventureThe company hit pay dirt when they published the new computer software.
feel sorry for (someone)
What does "feel sorry for (someone)" mean?
to pity someoneI feel sorry for my friend who recently lost his job.
blow
What does "blow" mean?
setback; hurdle; attack; v. leave someplace in a rush; v. ruin or destroy something, often an opportunity; v. waste time or money; spend money frivolously; n. cocaine;v. inhale cocaine; v. perform oral sex (usually a woman blowing a man). That was a blow to our plans to go on vacation.
eyes are bigger than one`s stomach
What does "eyes are bigger than one`s stomach" mean?
one takes or wants more food than he or she can eat The man's eyes are bigger than his stomach. He will never finish the food that he took.

Time does sail
What does "Time does sail" mean?
This idioms means that time passes by unnoticed.
head over heels in debt
What does "head over heels in debt" mean?
to be deeply in debtMy cousin is head over heels in debt and has no money at all.
come back (into fashion)
What does "come back (into fashion)" mean?
to become popular again Recently, bell-bottom pants have come back into fashion.

hand in glove (with someone)
What does "hand in glove (with someone)" mean?
very close to someone The new company policy goes hand in glove with the new manager.

As cold as ice
What does "As cold as ice" mean?
This idiom can be used to describe a person who does not show any emotion.

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