To pay off someone usually means to guarantee someone's silence regarding an actual or apparent wrongdoing or controversial act through bribery. It differs somewhat from a payoff, which could refer to the stated bribe but could also refer to what a person gets in return, monetary and/or otherwise, as a result of an action.
An idiom is something that does not mean what the phrase says literally, so yes. You can't actually laugh your head off.
Ripped off means you had something stolen. You were robbed.
you was close to something,you almost got it
It is a fishing term. At first is seemed as if you were caught ( hooked ) but you escaped capture or consequence.
It is not an idiom, it means your nose is itching.
It means you do not have to pay for dinner,either it is free or someone else will pay for you. This idiom usually means the 'house' or restaurant owner will pay for not 'anyone'.
An idiom is something that does not mean what the phrase says literally, so yes. You can't actually laugh your head off.
Ripped off means you had something stolen. You were robbed.
you was close to something,you almost got it
It can mean either you didn't pay enough attention, or you just didn't understand.
On the house means it's free, or that the person who says that will pay for whatever you got.
Talking excessively, usually spilling secrets.
Old sailing slang meaning to be no longer in danger.
It means to fall asleep while sitting (or standing).
The idiom "listen closely" means to pay careful attention to what is being said or heard, typically to understand or discern something important or subtle. It implies a focused and attentive approach to listening.
Nothing. The correct idiom is "get OFF your high horse," meaning stop acting so conceited as if you are above everyone else.
The idiom "shell out" means to pay a sum of money, usually unwillingly or with reluctance. It implies spending money on something, often more than anticipated or desired.