Touch A Raw Nerve Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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touch a raw nerve What does touch a raw nerve mean?	to upset someone by talking about a subject that upsets or embarrasses him or her	The criticism from the supervisor touched a raw nerve in the secretary.
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turn a profit What does "turn a profit" mean?	to make a profit	The supermarket has been turning a profit since it opened.

take one`s time What does "take one`s time" mean?	to do something without hurrying	My friend took his time to return the book that he had borrowed.
Good to go What does "Good to go" mean?	Someone or something that meets one's approval. 'He is good to go.' 'The idea you had is good to go.'
ice What does "ice" mean?	smokable methamphetamine
eat and run What does "eat and run" mean?	to eat a meal and then quickly leave	I had to eat and run in order to be on time for my evening class.
have one's back to the wall/up against the wall What does "have one's back to the wall/up against the wall" mean?	be in a defensive position	I have my back to the wall at work and I must decide how to deal with the criticism that I am receiving.
Give your eye teeth What does "Give your eye teeth" mean?	If you really want something and would be prepared to sacrifice a lot to get it, you would give your eye teeth for it.
cool (also kewl) What does "cool (also kewl)" mean?	(also kewl): neat, special, wonderful.	"The Coffee Shoppe on the Web is really cool!"
Keep your shirt on! What does "Keep your shirt on!" mean?	This idiom is used to tell someone to calm down.
Hunky Dory What does "Hunky Dory" mean?	If something is hunky dory, it is perfectly satisfactory, fine.
a wolf in sheep`s clothing What does "a wolf in sheep`s clothing" mean?	a person who pretends to be good but really is bad	"Be careful of that man. He is a wolf in sheep`s clothing."

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Touch A Raw Nerve Idiom