Walk On Air Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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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.
walk on air What does walk on air mean?	to feel happy and excited	The girl has been walking on air since she passed her exams.
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drag one`s feet/heels What does "drag one`s feet/heels" mean?	to act slowly or reluctantly	The man has been dragging his feet about whether or not to take the job.

Get the axe What does "Get the axe" mean?	If you get the axe, you lose your job. ('Get the ax' is the American spelling.)
butthead What does "butthead" mean?	obnoxious, dumb person
blow the lid off (something) What does "blow the lid off (something)" mean?	to reveal something (often a wrongdoing)	The government investigation blew the lid off the illegal activities.
a ripple of excitement What does "a ripple of excitement" mean?	a series of quiet but excited whispers	There was a ripple of excitement in the concert hall when the singer walked onto the stage.
cry over spilt milk What does "cry over spilt milk" mean?	to cry or complain about something that has already happened	"Don`t cry over spilt milk. You can never change the past."
speak off the cuff What does "speak off the cuff" mean?	to speak in public without preparation	My father plans to speak off the cuff at his retirement party tonight.

Money talks What does "Money talks" mean?	money gives one power and influence	Money talks and whenever the wealthy banker goes to his favorite restaurant, he gets the best table available.
as hungry as a bear What does "as hungry as a bear" mean?	very hungry	I was as hungry as a bear when I arrived home from work.
place an order What does "place an order" mean?	to submit an order	I recently placed an order for a new and smaller refridgerator.

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Walk On Air Idiom