That expression means that he is conceited, egotistical, pompous or vain.
You don't need help - LITERAL means that whatever the words say is what the phrase means. "Raining cats and dogs" would mean that cats and dogs fell out of the sky.If you want IDIOMATIC or FIGURATIVE meanings, click on the related question.
No, but its a good one ... its may be frightening to those that don't understand
A verbal nod of the head refers to a verbal expression, typically in response to something or someone, that mimics the action of nodding one's head. It is a way of acknowledging or agreeing with a statement without physically nodding. It can be used to show agreement or understanding in a conversation.
The expression "get a jump on the day" means to start early or ahead of schedule in order to be productive and get a head start on tasks or plans for the day. It implies taking initiative and being proactive in managing one's time and responsibilities.
He has an old head on young shoulders.
Which phrase makes no sense? That's the idiom.
That expression means that he is conceited, egotistical, pompous or vain.
This idiomatic expression means that the person has caused his own problem. It's like saying "you created the fix that you're in".
It is a horse-racing term. If you keep control of a horse's head, you control the way that the horse runs, and how fast it goes. Keeping your head means keeping control of yourself and staying calm in all situations.
This is not an idiom. Jove is the same as Jupiter, who is Zeus. He was the head God in Greek and Roman mythology. "By Jove" is an oath -- you're swearing to something on the name of the God.
An idiomatic expression is a phrase or expression whose meaning cannot be understood from the literal meanings of its individual words. These phrases often have a cultural significance and are commonly used in everyday language. Examples include: "Break the ice" "Bite the bullet" "Let the cat out of the bag" "Hit the nail on the head" "Kick the bucket" "Under the weather" "Burn the midnight oil" "Spill the beans" "Piece of cake" "Throw in the towel"
No, it is "get your mind out of the gutter," and it means "stop thinking about naughty things and stick to the subject." You use it when someone deliberately mis-interprets something said or done as a sexual innuendo.
He's head over heels about her.
You could use an analogy to best explain the expression writing is rewriting. You could say it is like Deja Vu from your head to the paper.
If someone has a swelled head, they are conceited or a braggart. It is as if their head is so full of themselves that it has swollen up.
Talking someone's head off just means talking too much - imagine talking so much that their ears fill up and get so heavy their head falls off. It's just a fanciful way of saying "let the other person talk also."