American Idioms and Expressions

Stressed Out Idiom

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stressed out What does stressed out mean?	anxious; upset; agitated; annoyed
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broke What does "broke" mean?	without money.	A: "Can you lend me 10 dollars?"B: "I'm afraid not. I'm broke."
go jump in a lake What does "go jump in a lake" mean?	go away; get out
(not one's) cup of tea What does "(not one's) cup of tea" mean?	something that one does not enjoy or do well (usually used in the negative)	Going to art galleries is not my cup of tea so I think that I will stay home this evening.
as meek as a lamb What does "as meek as a lamb" mean?	quiet, docile, meek	The secretary was as meek as a lamb when she went to ask her boss for a salary increase.
for short What does "for short" mean?	in a short form	The man always uses his nickname for short.

fish in troubled waters What does "fish in troubled waters" mean?	to involve oneself in a difficult or confused or dangerous situation in order to get something	The woman was fishing in troubled waters when she began to ask questions about the crime.
not hurt a flea What does "not hurt a flea" mean?	to not hurt anything or anyone (not even a small insect like a flea)	Our dog is very gentle and he will not hurt a flea. Frog/Toad Idioms
fight tooth and nail What does "fight tooth and nail" mean?	to fight fiercely or with all one`s strength	I am fighting tooth and nail to get a transfer to another department.
Good as gold What does "Good as gold" mean?	If children are as good as gold, they behave very well.
Time of your life What does "Time of your life" mean?	If you're having the time of your life, you are enjoying yourself very much indeed.

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