Thankful For Small Blessings Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Thankful For Small Blessings Idiom mean?

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thankful for small blessings What does thankful for small blessings mean?	to be grateful for any small benefits or advantages that one has	I am always thankful for small blessings when I think of the health of my friends and family.
thankful for small blessings What does thankful for small blessings mean?	to be grateful for any small benefits or advantages that one has - especially in a generally difficult situation	You must be thankful for small blessings and try and enjoy every day.
thankful for small blessings What does thankful for small blessings mean?	to be grateful for any small benefits or advantages that one has	I am thankful for small blessings when I think of the health of my friends and family.
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stumble across/into (someone) What does "stumble across/into (someone)" mean?	to meet someone accidentally	I stumbled into my friend when I was shopping yesterday.

wait up (for someone) What does "wait up (for someone)" mean?	not go to bed until someone arrives or something happens	The woman always waits up for her daughter to come home.
have nothing between the ears What does "have nothing between the ears" mean?	to be stupid, to have no brains/intelligence	The young man has nothing between the ears and he is always making stupid mistakes.
plug What does "plug" mean?	hunk of chewing tobacco
laugh up one's sleeve What does "laugh up one's sleeve" mean?	to laugh quietly to oneself	I was laughing up my sleeve when I learned that my friend would have to clean the bathroom at work.
Having a gas What does "Having a gas" mean?	If you're having a gas, you are having a laugh and enjoying yourself in company.

piss What does "piss" mean?	urinate; pee
sweet and sour What does "sweet and sour" mean?	a combination of sweet and sour tastes (found in many Chinese dishes)	The dish had a sweet and sour taste that was very delicious.
Curate's egg What does "Curate's egg" mean?	(UK) If something is a bit of a curate's egg, it is only good in parts.
a come-down What does "a come-down" mean?	a lowering in status/income/influence/energy	Her new job is a come-down from her last one and she is not very happy.
beat around the bush What does "beat around the bush" mean?	evade an issue; avoid giving a direct answer.	"Quit beating around the bush! If you don'twant to go with me, just tell me!"

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Thankful For Small Blessings Idiom