have big ears
What Does “have big ears” mean? Definition: to be nosy and listen to other people’s private conversations. Example(s) Speak quietly. […]
Idioms
drink like a fish
What Does “drink like a fish” mean? Definition: If you drink like a fish, you drink alcohol excessively. Origin Fish
help a lame dog over a stile
What Does “help a lame dog over a stile” mean? Definition: said about someone who helps people who are in
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rain cats and dogs
What Does “rain cats and dogs” mean? Definition: to rain heavily. It’s raining cats and dogs. Example(s) How come that
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fair-weather friend
What Does “fair-weather friend” mean? Definition: someone who is your friend only when the times are good. Example(s) Don’t rely
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get on like a house on fire
What Does “get on like a house on fire” mean? Definition: said about two people like each other and become
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raw deal
What Does “raw deal” mean? Definition: said when someones is ill treated. Example(s) Mary got a raw deal. She was
go with the flow
What Does “go with the flow” mean? Definition: To do what people do and accept things as they are. Example(s)
go against the flow
What Does “go against the flow” mean? Definition: to do the opposite of people do and not accept things as
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good fences make good neighbors
What Does “good fences make good neighbors” mean? Definition: (also good walls make good neighbors) this means that people should
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be an item
What Does “be an item” mean? Definition: said about a couple when they are having a romantic relationship. Example(s) I
fall in love
What Does “fall in love” mean? Definition: to begin feeling attracted to someone and love him or her. Example(s) When