Wishful Thinking Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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wishful thinking What does wishful thinking mean?	believe that something is true because you wish it to be true	The manager planned to evict the family with the young child and it was wishful thinking to think that he wouldn't.
wishful thinking What does wishful thinking mean?	believing that something is true because you wish it to be true	It is wishful thinking that I can finish my work early.
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putty in (someone's) hands What does "putty in (someone's) hands" mean?	very willing to do what someone else thinks or wants	The woman is putty in our hands and we can get everything that we want from her.
kiss (something) good-bye What does "kiss (something) good-bye" mean?	lose something	"You can kiss your computer good-bye. It is totally destroyed."
deaf and dumb What does "deaf and dumb" mean?	unable to hear or speak	The young man is deaf and dumb and he has trouble understanding what is happening around him.
to be/go out on a limb What does "to be/go out on a limb" mean?	to be in a dangerous or risky position	The man went out on a limb to offer his brother the job.
as good as one's word What does "as good as one's word" mean?	to be dependable if one promises something	My friend is as good as his word. You can always trust him.

get involved with (someone) What does "get involved with (someone)" mean?	to become associated with someone (often romantically)	The bank teller got involved with the bank manager several months ago .
apple of (someone`s) eye What does "apple of (someone`s) eye" mean?	someone or something that one likes a lot	The little girl is the apple of her grandfather`s eye.
caught in the middle What does "caught in the middle" mean?	to be caught between two opposing people or groups so it is difficult to remain neutral	I was caught in the middle when my friend and his girlfriend began to fight.
strike up a conversation with (someone) What does "strike up a conversation with (someone)" mean?	to start a conversation with someone	I decided not to strike up a conversation with the man at the bus station.

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Wishful Thinking Idiom