Take (someone's) Breath Away Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Take (someone's) Breath Away Idiom mean?

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take (someone's) breath away What does take (someone's) breath away mean?	to overwhelm someone with beauty or grandeur	The beauty of the mountains took my breath away.
take (someone's) breath away What does take (someone's) breath away mean?	overwhelm someone with beauty or grandeur, cause someone to be out of breath	The beauty of the mountain lake took my breath away.
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doofus What does "doofus" mean?	jerk; twit; oaf
skin (someone) alive What does "skin (someone) alive" mean?	to scold someone angrily, to spank or beat someone	The woman told her son that if he was late for dinner she would skin him alive.
get an earful What does "get an earful" mean?	to hear much talk/criticism/complaints about something	Our boss got an earful when he asked the employees if they had any complaints.
have an out What does "have an out" mean?	have an excuse	The teacher asked me to do my presentation tomorrow but I have an out and don't have to do it. I will go to the doctor tomorrow

bore (someone) stiff What does "bore (someone) stiff" mean?	to bore someone very much	Most of the guests at the wedding were bored stiff with the long speeches.
for the world What does "for the world" mean?	under any conditions	I would not sell my car for the world.
see stars What does "see stars" mean?	to think that one is seeing stars as a result of being hit on the head	When I was hit by the opposing player I fell to the ground and began to see stars.
pull one`s socks up What does "pull one`s socks up" mean?	to make a greater effort to do something	"You had better pull your socks up or you will not be able to continue working here."

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Take (someone's) Breath Away Idiom