American Idioms and Expressions

Turn (something) On Its Ear Idiom

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turn (something) on its ear
What does turn (something) on its ear mean?		 to change some activity in a surprising and exciting wayThe new manager turned the office on its ear when he started to work in our department.

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carry a lot of weight with (someone or something)
What does "carry a lot of weight with (someone or something)" mean?		 to be very influential with someone or with a group of people The man's education and experience carry a lot of weight in the university.

do
What does "do" mean?		hairdo; hairstyle
MIA
What does "MIA" mean?		 Missing In Action Missing In ActionAccording to some people in the United States there are still some MIA soldiers in Vietnam.
lid
What does "lid" mean?		eyelid
on cloud nine
What does "on cloud nine" mean?		 very happy about somethingMy sister has been on cloud nine since she won the money in the contest.
pickled
What does "pickled" mean?		 drunk; intoxicated
bid adieu to (someone or something)
What does "bid adieu to (someone or something)" mean?		 to say good-bye to someone or somethingEverybody gathered to bid adieu to the popular supervisor.
cop out
What does "cop out" mean?		 to avoid doing something that you were planning to do My friend copped out from our plan to go to to the beach for the day.

(to be) hot and bothered
What does "(to be) hot and bothered" mean?		 excited and worried, displeasedI don`t know what is wrong with her but she is hot and bothered about something.
boppers
What does "boppers" mean?		amyl nitrite
scarf down
What does "scarf down" mean?		 eat greedily and quickly
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