American Idioms and Expressions

Take A Piss Idiom

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take a piss
What does take a piss mean?
urinate; pee

Some Random Idioms
at fault
What does "at fault" mean?
to be responsible or to be to blame for somethingThe truck driver was at fault for the terrible accident.
alive and kicking
What does "alive and kicking" mean?
to be well and healthy My aunt is ninety years old and she is very much alive and kicking.

have (something) in mind
What does "have (something) in mind" mean?
have a plan or idea in one's mindI don't know what my friend has in mind so I will ask him later.
in spite of
What does "in spite of" mean?
in opposition to, despiteIn spite of the terrible weather we went to the beach for a picnic.
full of it
What does "full of it" mean?
to be full of nonsense I thought that the woman was full of it when she told me that the business was closed.

talk (someone's) ear off
What does "talk (someone's) ear off" mean?
to talk to someone and bore him or her The man next to me on the train talked my ear off during the journey.

out on bail
What does "out on bail" mean?
to be out of jail after bail money has been paidThe man is out on bail after being arrested for stealing money from his company.
black out
What does "black out" mean?
to lose consciousness The man blacked out during the parade and he had to sit down and rest.

listen to (someone) with half an ear
What does "listen to (someone) with half an ear" mean?
to not listen carefully to someone I listened to my friend with half an ear while I listened to the radio.

cause eyebrows to raise
What does "cause eyebrows to raise" mean?
to shock peopleI caused eyebrows to raise when I decided not to accept the award from my company.
Cat got your tongue?
What does "Cat got your tongue?" mean?
If someone asks if the cat has got your tongue, they want to know why you are not speaking when they think you should.

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