American Idioms and Expressions

Stir (someone Or Something) Up Idiom

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stir (someone or something) up
What does stir (someone or something) up mean?
to make someone angry or excited, to cause troubleThe man`s angry words stirred up the crowd and made them very angry.

Some Random Idioms
Fly by the seat of one's pants
What does "Fly by the seat of one's pants" mean?
If you fly by the seat of one's pants, you do something difficult even though you don't have the experience or training required.
mess
What does "mess" mean?
dumb, unappealing person
Spit blood
What does "Spit blood" mean?
If someone is spitting blood, they are absolutely furious.
bide one`s time
What does "bide one`s time" mean?
to patiently wait for an opportunity to occur. The vice-president is biding his time as he waits to become president of the company.

touch off (something)
What does "touch off (something)" mean?
to start somethingThe arrest of the labor leader touched off a riot among the workers.
keep one's eyes open
What does "keep one's eyes open" mean?
remain alert and watchful for someone or something"Please keep your eyes open for a good place to eat so that we can have lunch."
ice
What does "ice" mean?
methamphetamine

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