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Napoloeon Bonaparte was defeated by the English at the town of Waterloo. When you say that someone has "met their Waterloo," you mean they have unexpectedly met defeat. Napoleon was certain that he was going to win, and would be the ruler of the known world - usually the people described by this idiom are people with grand dreams or lots of power.
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What Idiomatic expression mean for Boiling Mad?
lt means like extremly angry.
What do you mean by green monster in idiomatic expression?
I believe you are thinking of green-eyed monster, which is a symbol for jealousy.
What is the meaning of the idiomatic expression cross the bridge when you get there?
There is another idiomatic expression 'dont count your chickens before they are hatched'. Both expressions mean that you should not make a decision until you know what lies ahead. Only decide when you are certain of the facts
What does the idiomatic expression 'You're just splitting hairs' mean?
to argue about very small differences or unimportant details
What does the idiomatic expression tight focus mean?
i think it means to think in a nervouse way- Star. 12, Chicago, IL
What does the idiomatic expression 'Better half' mean?
This is slang - it means your spouse.
What does 'oops-a-daisy' mean as a slang or idiomatic expression?
It is a childish rhyme that you say when something has gone wrong instead of just saying "oops."
What does look after the baby mean in idiomatic expression?
babysitting
What does the idiomatic expression 'Snake in the grass' mean?
traitor, backbiter
Is with regard an idiomatic expression?
Think about this and you can figure it out. An idiom seems to mean one thing but actually means another. Does "with regard" mean just what it seems to? Yes, it does. Therefore, this phrase is not an idiomatic expression.
What does 'its child's play' mean in idiomatic expression?
It means that it is extremely easy.
What does the idiomatic expression hard nut to crack mean?
It can mean that something is difficult or that a person is stubborn.
What do you mean by the idiomatic expression twist someones arm?
Force someone to do something
What does monkeys the idiomatic expression monkeys flying out of your butt mean?
it is just an insult
What is the idiomatic idiomatic expression of a wolf in sheeps clothing?
This mean someone is pretending to have good intentions, but in fact, it's just the opposite.
What does the expression 'tube' mean?
As an expression "tube" is usually used as slang for television.
What is the difference between idiom and idiomatic expression?
An idiom is a phrase that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning, while an idiomatic expression is a specific phrase or sentence structure that is characteristic of a particular language or dialect. Idioms are a type of idiomatic expression, but not all idiomatic expressions are idioms.
