American Idioms and Expressions

Thirst/thirsty For (something) Idiom

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thirst/thirsty for (something)
What does thirst/thirsty for (something) mean?		 a craving or desire for somethingThe woman thirsts for the life that she was previously living.

Some Random Idioms
blood is thicker than water
What does "blood is thicker than water" mean?		 family members are closer to one another than to othersBlood is thicker than water and people usually support and help their family in times of trouble.
to be talked out
What does "to be talked out" mean?		 to be tired of talking, to be unable to talk anymoreI was talked out and had little to say for the rest of the dinner party.
hang on by one's fingernails
What does "hang on by one's fingernails" mean?		 to continue or manage to do something in a difficult situation The man has much debt and is only hanging on by his fingernails.

the early bird catches the worm
What does "the early bird catches the worm" mean?		 a person who gets up early in the morning has the best chance of success"Let`s leave at six o`clock in the morning. Remember, the early bird catches the worm."
fuck about
What does "fuck about" mean?		 spend time doing minor, irrelevant things. Stop fucking about, you've got work to do.
something's up
What does "something's up" mean?		 something is going onI do not know what the children are doing but I think that something's up.
eat one`s words
What does "eat one`s words" mean?		 to admit being wrong in something that one has said The worker was forced to eat his words after his boss proved that he was wrong.

in the loop
What does "in the loop" mean?		 to be involved or to take part in a job or in information sharing with one's colleagues etc.I began to work in the evenings and I was no longer in the loop at our company.
below average
What does "below average" mean?		 to be lower or worse than average The amount of rain was below average during the winter.

Shoot down in flames
What does "Shoot down in flames" mean?		 If someone demolishes your argument, it (and you) have been shot down in flames.
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