Yukky Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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yukky What does yukky mean?	disgusting; repulsive; vulgar	Daddy, this babyfood is yukky
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touched by (someone or something) What does "touched by (someone or something)" mean?	to be emotionally affected or moved by someone or something	Everybody in the movie theater was touched by the performance of the dying actress.
come in low What does "come in low" mean?	to offer a low amount of money for a product or service	The company came in low with an offer for our product.
in short supply What does "in short supply" mean?	not enough of something, less than the amount or number needed	Experienced computer programmers are in short supply in our company.
dome of obedience What does "dome of obedience" mean?	helmet made of Kevlar
veg What does "veg" mean?	relax; take it easy; do very little

fall ill What does "fall ill" mean?	to become ill	My father fell ill with a cold last week.
in the limelight What does "in the limelight" mean?	at the center of attention	Our police chief has been in the limelight since the big scandal began.
hold one`s horses What does "hold one`s horses" mean?	stop and wait patiently	"Hold your horses for a minute while I return to get my wallet."
take one`s hat off to (someone) What does "take one`s hat off to (someone)" mean?	to admire/respect/praise someone	You have to take your hat off to my neighbor. He started a small business and now it is very successful.
put a bug in (someone`s) ear What does "put a bug in (someone`s) ear" mean?	to give someone an idea	I put a bug in my friend's ear when I said that I would like to go for a holiday with him.

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Yukky Idiom