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If you think about this for a minute, you can figure it out. An idiom is a phrase that doesn't make sense when you think about it literally. Can someone actually stand beside themselves? That makes this an idiom.
The idiom "beside herself" means to be extremely emotional or upset, often to the point of being unable to control one's behavior or actions. It implies a sense of being overwhelmed or out of control due to intense emotions.
"To be" is not an idiom - it's a verb.
it's much like the meaning of "read it and weep," except the person has done something, not shownsomething to prove his/her point
The idiom "my heart was in my mouth" means feeling extremely anxious or nervous to the point where it feels like your heart is pounding heavily in your chest.
Pest is not an idiom. It's a word.
The idiom "apple shiner" means the teacher's pet.
The meaning of the idiom in the pink of health means being in good health.
Er ... I think you heard them wrong. That's not an idiom, it's a suggestion that you attack a bush.Perhaps you are thinking of "don't beat around the bush," which means to get to the point.
The idiom means impress someone is egg on
It's not an idiom - to cope means to deal with, or to handle
"Old hand" is an idiom meaning having lots of experience.