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To mislead;to deceive
The image is of someone throwing dust into your eyes so that you cannot see.
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What does the idiom throw in the cards mean?
It is when you realize that you can't win and you admit defeat.
What is the meaning of the idiom 'to throw someone to the lions'?
It's not an idiom exactly. Romans used to throw Christians into an arena with lions as a form of execution. The phrase has come to mean any situation where someone is put into a situation where there's no way for them to succeed, or into a situation that's far over their head.
What does the idiom throw confetti mean?
Confetti is a bunch of tiny bits of colored paper. You throw it up in the air to make a colorful display in celebration of something. Often, you throw confetti at a party or a parade. If you have ever seen a "ticker tape parade" or a New Year's party on TV, you have seen people throw confetti. This isn't really an idiom -- people are really throwing the paper up in the air.
What does the idiom itchy nose mean?
It is not an idiom, it means your nose is itching.
What does the idiom 'throw the book at someone' mean?
Throw the book at someone: to punish severely for breaking rules or the law i believe it's a term used for court for example instead of just saying you broke this law they will throw the book at you meaning they will hit you hard with every law and not take it easy on you
What does the idiom all eyes on you mean?
When all eyes are something, then everyone is looking at it.
What does the idiom as fat as i can throw you mean?
I believe the idiom you're looking for is "You can't trust a person further than you can throw them". The meaning is meant that you cannot trust someone because you can't throw them very far.
What does the idiom throw in the cards mean?
It is when you realize that you can't win and you admit defeat.
What does the idiom baby blues mean?
It means someone has blue eyes.
Is with ears to see and eyes to hear an idiom?
No, it is a phrase that means just what it seems to mean.
What does the idiom four eyes mean?
It means you wear glasses.it is when they count your eyes and the lenses in your glasses. 2+2=4
What does this idiom mean 'eyes rolled into your head'?
It's just a vivid description for eyes rolling upwards until the white part shows.
What does the idiom keep eyes peeled for Connecticut street mean?
It means to be on the lookout for a street by the name of Connecticut.
What does 'throw jelly at someone' mean?
I'm not familiar with that as an idiom, so I imagine it means literally throwing jelly at someone.
How do you hit the eyes on ocarina of time?
you mean beamos? throw a bomb at it
What is the meaning of the idiom 'to throw someone to the lions'?
It's not an idiom exactly. Romans used to throw Christians into an arena with lions as a form of execution. The phrase has come to mean any situation where someone is put into a situation where there's no way for them to succeed, or into a situation that's far over their head.
What do you mean by artist eyes in idioms?
This isn't an idiom - it's a description of someone who sees things the way that an artist sees them.
