American Idioms and Expressions

Wear On (someone) Idiom

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wear on (someone)
What does wear on (someone) mean?		 anger or annoy (someone)His constant complaining is beginning to wear on me.

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turn out (a light)
What does "turn out (a light)" mean?		 to make a light go outI always turn out the light if I do not need it.
do wonders
What does "do wonders" mean?		 to produce excellent resultsIf you begin to do some exercise it will do wonders for your health.
go apeshit
What does "go apeshit" mean?		 become excited or upset. He went apeshit when he heard he was going to be laid off.
Fortune knocks once at every man's door
What does "Fortune knocks once at every man's door" mean?		 Everyone gets one good chance in a lifetime.
Cupboard love
What does "Cupboard love" mean?		(UK) To show love to gain something from someone
On the stump
What does "On the stump" mean?		 When politicians are campaigning for support and votes, they are on the stump.
fine-tooth/toothed comb
What does "fine-tooth/toothed comb" mean?		 great care, careful attention so as not to miss anything We went over the room with a fine-tooth comb but we were unable to find the lost credit card.

funk
What does "funk" mean?		depression; depressed mood. Why the funk? What's wrong? 2. He's always in a funk, no matter how good things are.
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