American Idioms and Expressions

Turn Off (someone) Idiom

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turn off (someone) What does turn off (someone) mean?	to disgust/irritate/repel someone	The woman's constant complaining always turns me off.
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wine and dine (someone) What does "wine and dine (someone)" mean?	to treat someone to an expensive meal, to entertain someone in a lavish manner	My uncle often has to wine and dine his important business clients. eating Idioms

Tight rein What does "Tight rein" mean?	If things or people are kept on a tight rein, they are given very little freedom or controlled carefully.
hot under the collar What does "hot under the collar" mean?	angry; upset
set one`s heart on (something) What does "set one`s heart on (something)" mean?	to want something very much	I set my heart on a nice holiday this winter but I will not be able to go because I have no money.
Beard the lion in his own den What does "Beard the lion in his own den" mean?	If you confront a powerful or dangerous rival on their territory, you are bearding the lion in his own den.

for the record What does "for the record" mean?	a record of a particular fact is made	For the record I told the police officer about some of the events of the previous year.
(to be) under a cloud (of suspicion) What does "(to be) under a cloud (of suspicion)" mean?	to be suspected of doing something wrong or illegal	The manager of the coffee shop was fired from her job under a cloud of suspicion.
pokey What does "pokey" mean?	slow; very slow
No spine What does "No spine" mean?	If someone has no spine, they lack courage or are cowardly.

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