To Die For Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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to die for What does to die for mean?	excellent; outstanding.	This cake is to die for.
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thick-skinned What does "thick-skinned" mean?	insensitive, not easily upset or hurt	You must be thick-skinned if you decide to get involved in politics.

IMF What does "IMF" mean?	International Monetary Fund - an international agency that works to stabilize currencies etc.	International Monetary Fund - an international agency that works to stabilize currencies etc.The IMF imposed very strict currency guidelines that many people were opposed to.
have a heart What does "have a heart" mean?	to be a generous and forgiving person	I wish that our boss would have a heart and try to help other people.
pay a king's ransom (for something) What does "pay a king's ransom (for something)" mean?	to pay a great deal for something	I had to pay a king's ransom for a ticket to the final basketball game.
a slap in the face What does "a slap in the face" mean?	an insult	The terrible candidate who won the city election was a slap in the face to the voters.
in the best of health What does "in the best of health" mean?	very healthy	My father has been in the best of health for many years now.
bull in a china shop What does "bull in a china shop" mean?	someone who is clumsy and upsets other people or plans	Our boss was like a bull in a china shop when I saw him at the meeting last week.
get your ass in gear What does "get your ass in gear" mean?	idiom. get moving; start doing what you are supposed to be doing
full of oneself What does "full of oneself" mean?	to be conceited, to be self-important	The girl was full of herself and would only talk about things that were important to her.
chips and dip What does "chips and dip" mean?	potato chips and something to dip them into before eating them	We bought some chips and dip for the party.
bite (someone's) head off What does "bite (someone's) head off" mean?	to speak angrily to someone	I am afraid to speak to my teacher when she is in a bad mood because she may bite my head off.
early bird What does "early bird" mean?	someone who arrives someplace early or starts something early	I am an early bird and I like to arrive early at work every morning.

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To Die For Idiom