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What is the meaning of the idiom 'money changed hands'?
Money "changes hands" whenever anything is bought or sold.
What is a fixed often colorful expression whose meaning is not tied to the meaning of its individual words?
A fixed, often colorful expression whose meaning is not tied to the meaning of its individual words is called an idiom. For example, "kick the bucket" is an idiom that means to die, but its literal interpretation has nothing to do with that meaning. Idioms add richness to language and often reflect cultural nuances.
Where did the idiom you are shorthanded come to be?
The expression "to be short handed" is not an idiom, since its meaning may be guessed from the words in it. It means having too few "hands," or crew members.
What is the idiom meaning of to be?
"To be" is not an idiom - it's a verb.
What is the meaning of the idiom 'pest'?
Pest is not an idiom. It's a word.
What does the idiom your are tied mean?
Nothing. You have left out part of the idiom. Perhaps you mean "your hands are tied," which means that you have no power to do anything in a given situation.
What is the meaning of hands tied in idioms?
If your hands are tied, then it means you can not do anything about the problem or issue. The concept is that you usually need your hands to do something. If they are tied, you can't do anything.
What is the meaning of the idiom 'money changed hands'?
Money "changes hands" whenever anything is bought or sold.
What is a fixed often colorful expression whose meaning is not tied to the meaning of its individual words?
A fixed, often colorful expression whose meaning is not tied to the meaning of its individual words is called an idiom. For example, "kick the bucket" is an idiom that means to die, but its literal interpretation has nothing to do with that meaning. Idioms add richness to language and often reflect cultural nuances.
Where did the idiom you are shorthanded come to be?
The expression "to be short handed" is not an idiom, since its meaning may be guessed from the words in it. It means having too few "hands," or crew members.
What does the idiom putting their hands in their pockets mean?
This is not an idiom. It means exactly what it says -- someone is putting their hands into their pockets.
What is the idiom meaning of to be?
"To be" is not an idiom - it's a verb.
What does the idiom tied up mean?
It's usually just TIED UP -- it means you're busy.
What is the meaning of the idiom 'have your hands full'?
Think about what it's like to have your hands full of stuff -- you can't carry anything else, and it's hard to hold onto what you've already got. The idiom means that you already have enough to do and cannot take on any new tasks.
When was Hands Tied created?
Hands Tied was created on 2010-02-23.
What is the meaning of the idiom 'pest'?
Pest is not an idiom. It's a word.
What is the meaning of the idiom apple shiner idiom?
The idiom "apple shiner" means the teacher's pet.
