Very Thing Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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very thing What does very thing mean?	the exact thing that is required	The new sofa was the very thing that we needed to make our house comfortable.
very thing What does very thing mean?	the exact thing that is required	The new sofa was the very thing that we needed to make our house comfortable.
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live a life of (something) What does "live a life of (something)" mean?	have a life of a certain quality or style	My friend has been living a life of luxury since he won much money in the lottery.

fly the coop What does "fly the coop" mean?	to escape	The prisoner was able to fly the coop when the guard was not looking.
(to be) in hot water What does "(to be) in hot water" mean?	to be in trouble	He has been in hot water at work since he took a week off with no excuse.
walk on air What does "walk on air" mean?	feel happy and excited	She has been walking on air since she heard that she passed her exams.
behind closed doors What does "behind closed doors" mean?	in secret	The meeting to settle the dispute took place behind closed doors.
believe one`s eyes What does "believe one`s eyes" mean?	to believe what one is seeing	We could not believe our eyes when we saw the three bears on the highway. I will believe my eyes when I see the new movie.
by check What does "by check" mean?	by using a check	I paid for the hotel room by check.
rip-off What does "rip-off" mean?	copy; reproduction; stolen idea or item
beyond a shadow of a doubt What does "beyond a shadow of a doubt" mean?	to be completely without doubt	Everyone believes beyond a shadow of a doubt that the man stole the money.
for crying out loud What does "for crying out loud" mean?	used to show that you are surprised or angry	"For crying out loud please turn your radio down a little."
in one`s face What does "in one`s face" mean?	abruptly, unexpectedly	The plan blew up in our face just as we were ready to start.

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Very Thing Idiom