American Idioms and Expressions

Wait With Bated Breath Idiom

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wait with bated breath What does wait with bated breath mean?	feel excited or anxious while waiting	I waited with bated breath for the results of my exams.
wait with bated breath What does wait with bated breath mean?	wait anxiously for something	I waited with bated breath for the results of my exams.
wait with bated breath What does wait with bated breath mean?	to wait anxiously for something	I waited with bated breath for the results of my exams.
wait with bated breath What does wait with bated breath mean?	to feel excited or anxious while waiting	I waited with bated breath for the results of my exams.
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VIP What does "VIP" mean?	Very Important Person	Very Important PersonThe football player was given the VIP treatment when he went to visit his hometown.
catch one's breath What does "catch one's breath" mean?	return to normal breathing after breathing very hard	I stopped at the top of the stairs to catch my breath.
mum's the word What does "mum's the word" mean?	silence; nothing will be said on the subject.	Shh, mum's the word. Don't say anything to anyone.
say grace What does "say grace" mean?	to say a prayer of thanks before or after a meal	The bride's father was asked to say grace before the wedding banquet.
a nod is as good as a wink to a blind man What does "a nod is as good as a wink to a blind man" mean?	hinting about something can be accepted without further explanation	A nod is as good as a wink to a blind man so we decided to begin the project after our boss seemed to say that it was alright.
idiot light What does "idiot light" mean?	red or flashing lights on dashboard panel of a car that warn the driver of a problem
Cash in your chips What does "Cash in your chips" mean?	If you cash in your chips, you sell something to get what profit you can because you think its value is going to fall. It can also mean 'to die'.
da bomb What does "da bomb" mean?	something fantastic or wonderful.	Our party was da bomb.
break up What does "break up" mean?	end a relationship	end a relationshipThey broke up after dating for more than three years.
curry favor with (someone) What does "curry favor with (someone)" mean?	to flatter someone to get his or her help or friendship	Our boss has been working hard to curry favor with the other members of the committee. cut Idioms

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