American Idioms and Expressions

Weigh Down On (someone) Idiom

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weigh down on (someone)
What does weigh down on (someone) mean?
something worries or depresses someoneThe man's problems at work seem to be weighing down on him.

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have designs on (someone or something)
What does "have designs on (someone or something)" mean?
have plans for someone or somethingThe city has designs on the land that the railway used to occupy.
as easy as duck soup
What does "as easy as duck soup" mean?
very easy, requiring no effortConvincing the man to buy the car was as easy as duck soup.
mother-fucking
What does "mother-fucking" mean?
extremely frustrating, upsetting, or annoying. I hate this mother-fucking job motor n. car
in over one's head
What does "in over one's head" mean?
to be having more difficulties than one can manageThe electrician seems to be in over his head and he does not know how to fix the electrical problem.
more than one can bear/stand/take
What does "more than one can bear/stand/take" mean?
more trouble or other misfortune than one can endureThe constant barking of the dog is more than I can bear so I will go out for a walk to get away.
Turn the corner
What does "Turn the corner" mean?
To get over a bad run. When a loss making venture ceases to make losses, it has "turned the corner".
in top form
What does "in top form" mean?
in very good physical conditionThe tennis star was in top form during the big tournament.
rivet (someone's) attention
What does "rivet (someone's) attention" mean?
to keep someone's attention fixed on somethingThe man on the side of the tall building riveted our attention as he continued to climb up.
if at first you don't succeed try, try again
What does "if at first you don't succeed try, try again" mean?
if you are patient and persevere you will achieve your goal even if you do not succeed at firstThe father taught his son to be patient and keep trying. "If at first you don't succeed try, try again," he said often.

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