money talks
What Does “money talks” mean? Definition: money talks suggest that with money people can get whatever they want. Example(s) She […]
Idioms
pay lip service
What Does “pay lip service” mean? Definition: an insincere loyalty, respect, or support for something Example(s) He says he supports
bite your lip
What Does “bite your lip” mean? Definition: to make an effort not to react to something. Example(s) He didn’t like
curl your lip
What Does “curl your lip” mean? Definition: an upward movement of the side of the mouth to show dislike and
I’ll eat my hat
What Does “I’ll eat my hat” mean? Definition: said to suggest that you will be surprised if something happens. Example(s)
throw your hat into the ring
What Does “throw your hat into the ring” mean? Definition: (also toss your hat into the ring) to show your
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have kittens
What Does “have kittens” mean? Definition: (also have a cow) to be very worried, upset or angry about something. Example(s)
have a cow
What Does “have a cow” mean? Definition: (also have kittens) to be very worried, upset or angry about something Example(s)
fight like cat and dog
What Does “fight like cat and dog” mean? Definition: to argue and fight violently. Example(s) Those two children always fight
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let the cat out of the bag
What Does “let the cat out of the bag” mean? Definition: to reveal a secret, usually accidentally. Example(s) She wasn’t
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not have a cat in hell’s chance
What Does “not have a cat in hell’s chance” mean? Definition: (also not have a snowball’s chance in hell) not
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money for jam
What Does “money for jam” mean? Definition: (also be money for old rope) said about a job when it is