American Idioms and Expressions

To Mean Nothing To (someone) Idiom

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to mean nothing to (someone)
What does to mean nothing to (someone) mean?
have no effect or feeling for someoneMy uncle is very wealthy and to lose money in a business transaction means nothing to him.

Some Random Idioms
son of a sea biscuit
What does "son of a sea biscuit" mean?
an expression used as a polite replacement for son of a bitch"Son of a sea biscuit," the man said when he hit his hand with a hammer.
have a good eye for (something)
What does "have a good eye for (something)" mean?
to be able to judge something correctly, to have good taste in something The woman has a good eye for color and her apartment is very beautiful.

have one`s nose in (something)
What does "have one`s nose in (something)" mean?
to have unwelcome interest in something, to have impolite curiosity about somethingHe often has his nose in other people`s private business where it does not belong.
make a note of (something)
What does "make a note of (something)" mean?
write something downI made a note of the people that I was going to phone on the weekend.
tuck into (something)
What does "tuck into (something)" mean?
to eat something with hunger and enjoymentI tucked into the meal as soon as I sat down at the table.
birds and bees
What does "birds and bees" mean?
the facts about sex and birthThe woman told her daughter about the birds and the bees during the summer holidays.
tie down (someone or something)
What does "tie down (someone or something)" mean?
to keep someone or something from going somewhere or doing something, to have family or job responsibilities which keep you busyThe project tied my father down for over three months.
Keep your hair on
What does "Keep your hair on" mean?
Keep your hair on is advice telling someone to keep calm and not to over-react or get angry.
BYOB
What does "BYOB" mean?
Bring Your Own Bottle - used for a party or dinner where each person must bring something to drink Bring Your Own Bottle - used for a party or dinner where each person must bring something to drinkI decided to have a dinner party at my house next week and told everyone that it was BYOB.
jive-ass
What does "jive-ass" mean?
nonsensical

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