American Idioms and Expressions

Stick Ones Nose Into Something Idiom

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stick one's nose into (something)
What does stick one's nose into (something) mean?		 to interfere with something, to be nosey about something I wish that my neighbor would stop sticking his nose into my business.


Some Random Idioms
play one's cards right
What does "play one's cards right" mean?		 make the best use of your opportunities or what you have make the best use of your opportunities or what you haveI told my friend that if he plays his cards right he will be able to go on the business trip to Europe.
under one`s thumb
What does "under one`s thumb" mean?		 to be obedient to someone, to be controlled by someone The woman has her husband under her thumb. He has no freedom at all.

fair play
What does "fair play" mean?		 justice, equal and correct action toward someoneThe company has a reputation for fair play when they are bargaining with their employees.
have the hots
What does "have the hots" mean?		 be romantically or sexually attracted to or aroused by somebody
have money to burn
What does "have money to burn" mean?		 have lots of moneyThe man has money to burn and is always buying something new.
skeleton in (someone's) closet
What does "skeleton in (someone's) closet" mean?		 a hidden and shocking secret The politician had a skeleton in his closet that he did not want anyone to know about.

It's your funeral
What does "It's your funeral" mean?		 The other person has made a decision that you think is bad. However, it is their choice; it is their funeral.
stuck on (someone)
What does "stuck on (someone)" mean?		 to be very much in love with someone, to be crazy about someoneMy niece has been stuck on the boy next door for several years now.
wild goose chase
What does "wild goose chase" mean?		 a chase that is futile or worthless The motorcycle riders led the police on a wild goose chase.

Owl Idioms



gults
What does "gults" mean?		gluteus maximus muscles (buttocks muscles)
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