American Idioms and Expressions

Weigh On (someone's) Mind Idiom

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weigh on (someone's) mind
What does weigh on (someone's) mind mean?
to be in someone's thoughts, to be bothering someoneThe decision about selling my car or not was weighing on my mind.

Some Random Idioms
go fly a kite
What does "go fly a kite" mean?
go away; get out
dead tired
What does "dead tired" mean?
to be very tired, to be exhausted I was dead tired so I went to bed when I got home.

in fine feather
What does "in fine feather" mean?
in good humor My friend is in fine feather today. He has been laughing all morning.

squirrel (something) away
What does "squirrel (something) away" mean?
to hide or store somethingMy niece likes to squirrel away as much money as possible from her part-time job.
feed the kitty
What does "feed the kitty" mean?
to contribute money to a special collectionEverybody had to feed the kitty in order to collect money for the party.
of age
What does "of age" mean?
to be fully developed, to be matureRapid transportation came of age when the first jets were built.
make a check out to (someone)
What does "make a check out to (someone)" mean?
to write a check with someone's name on itI made a check out to the man who repaired my bathroom.
(the) third degree
What does "(the) third degree" mean?
detailed questioningThe boy's mother gave him the third degree when he came home late last night.
(not) bat an eye/eyelid
What does "(not) bat an eye/eyelid" mean?
to show no surprise or reaction even when something bad happens My boss did not bat an eye when I told him that I was going home early today.

get gray hair
What does "get gray hair" mean?
to have one's hair turn gray from stress Our teacher is getting gray hair from stress.

Big Apple
What does "Big Apple" mean?
New York City

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