Yuky Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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yuky What does yuky mean?	disgusting; repulsive; vulgar	Daddy, this babyfood is yuky
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get to the heart of (something) What does "get to the heart of (something)" mean?	to understand the most important thing about something	We were in the meeting for three hours trying to get to the heart of the problem.

in a world of one`s own What does "in a world of one`s own" mean?	in deep thought or concentration, not caring about other people	He is always in a world of his own and doesn`t notice what other people say or think.
in the worst way What does "in the worst way" mean?	very much	I would like to go to the new movie in the worst way.
gulp for air What does "gulp for air" mean?	to desperately try to get air or a breath	The man began gulping for air after he fell into the lake.
hold up What does "hold up" mean?	support, carry	The main beams in the house hold up the total weight of the house.

gas up What does "gas up" mean?	to fill up a gas tank	We must gas up before we leave on our holiday tomorrow.
burn a hole in one`s pocket What does "burn a hole in one`s pocket" mean?	to stimulate someone to spend money quickly	My money is burning a hole in my pocket and I will probably spend it quickly.
count (someone) in or count in (someone) What does "count (someone) in or count in (someone)" mean?	to include someone in something	I know that my friends will count me in if they go to the zoo.
figure out (something) What does "figure out (something)" mean?	to find an answer by thinking about something	Everyone is trying to figure out what our boss is going to do with the new equipment.
tool What does "tool" mean?	drive at high speed in a car
a cat nap What does "a cat nap" mean?	a short sleep taken during the day	I had a cat nap in the afternoon so that I would feel refreshed in the evening.

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Yuky Idiom