Spread Ones Wings Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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spread one's wings What does spread one's wings mean?	to begin to be independent and try new things	My uncle's friend is beginning to spread his wings and try many new things.
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lick one's chops What does "lick one's chops" mean?	to show one's eagerness to do something or eat something (by licking one's lips)	The salesman began to lick his chops when he saw the potential customers at the business convention.
All in your head What does "All in your head" mean?	If something is all in your head, you have imagined it and it is not real.
ball of fire What does "ball of fire" mean?	an active and energetic person	The woman is a ball of fire and is always busy doing something.
from scratch What does "from scratch" mean?	from the very beginning	We decided to build the house from scratch.
out of hand What does "out of hand" mean?	immediately and without consulting anyone, without delay	Our teacher dismissed our excuses out of hand.
pour out What does "pour out" mean?	to come out in great number or quantity, to stream out of a place	After the football game thousands of fans poured out of the stadium.
hit the bull's-eye What does "hit the bull's-eye" mean?	achieve your goal perfectly	achieve your goal perfectlyWe hit the bull's-eye when our sales target was met for the year.
kiss of death What does "kiss of death" mean?	an act that puts an end to someone or something	When the girl learned that I knew her teacher, it was the kiss of death. She didn't want to talk to me anymore.
a fraidy-cat What does "a fraidy-cat" mean?	someone who is easily frightened (usually used by children)	The little boy called his friend a fraidy-cat because his friend would not climb the tree.
take a piss What does "take a piss" mean?	urinate; pee

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Spread Ones Wings Idiom