What does hand in glove mean? Idiom Meaning: have a close relationship Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows: Water (1995) Time of Scene: 01:15:00 Charlesworth: Major “Mad Dog” Hollister, isn’t it? Sandy “Take No Prisoners” Charlesworth, SAS. Hollister: We’ll have to move these civilians. […]
quaking in my boots
What does quaking in my boots mean? Idiom Meaning: extremely scared Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows: Buffy the Vampire Slayer “Once More, with Feeling” (2001) Time of Scene: 00:07:20 Buffy Summers: Well, I’m not exactly quaking in my stylish-yet-affordable boots, but there’s definitely […]
ants in your pants
What does ants in your pants mean? Idiom Meaning: anxious or nervous Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows: Tropic Thunder (2008) Time of Scene: n/a Rick Peck: You can’t be serious? Les Grossman: You kick in the door to my house all ants in […]
dress to kill
What does dress to kill mean? Idiom Meaning: wear nice clothing to attract attention Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows: Law and Order: Special Victims Unit “Trade” (2008) Chester Lake: Dress to kill. Too bad she didn’t get to help Munch. John Munch: Are you […]
zip your lip
What does zip your lip mean? Idiom Meaning: stop talking and be quiet Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows: Police Academy 3: Back in Training (1986) Time of Scene: ~00:14:30 Sgt. Hooks: Please, sit down, sit down. Please. Zip your lips, slap your butts to the […]
zip it
What does zip it mean? Idiom Meaning: stop talking and be quiet Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows: A League of Their Own (1992) Time of Scene: ~01:01:20 Jimmy Dugan: Are you crying? Evelyn: No. Jimmy Dugan: Are you crying? Evelyn: No. Jimmy Dugan: Are you […]
wear your heart on your sleeve
What does wear your heart on your sleeve mean? Idiom Meaning: genuine and sincere Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows: Barney’s Version (2011) Time of Scene: ~00:16:00 Clara ‘Chambers’ Charnofsky: Oh Barney, you really do wear your heart on your sleeve. Now put it away, it’s […]
velvet glove
What does velvet glove mean? Idiom Meaning: gentle but effective Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows: Made in Dagenham (2010) Time of Scene: ~01:00:10 Robert Tooley: Lisa. Do you mind if I call you Lisa? You must have quite a head on your shoulders. Peter tells […]
put a sock in it
What does put a sock in it mean? Idiom Meaning: be quiet and stop talking Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows: A Garfield Christmas Special (1987) Time of Scene: ~00:06:40 Mom: Isn’t this wonderful? The whole family together again for the holidays. We’re going to have […]
put yourself in my shoes
What does put yourself in my shoes mean? Idiom Meaning: sympathize or empathize with me Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows: Fraser “Out with Dad” (2000) Time of Scene: ~00:01:30 Frasier: I am surprised by your gall! At the last moment, you not only bail […]
keep your shirt on
What does keep your shirt on mean? Idiom Meaning: relax Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows: Critters (1986) Time of Scene: ~00:50:00 Charlie McFadden: Keep your shirt on asshole. The Giant Claw (1957) Time of Scene: ~00:28:40 Mitch MacAfee: Stop leaning on the buzzer. I’m coming. […]
knock your socks off
What does knock your socks off on mean? Idiom Meaning: get you very excited Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows: The Big Bang Theory “The Classified Materials Turbulence” (2009) Time of Scene: ~00:02:20 Sheldon Cooper: Excuse me, Stuart, have you read the new Flash? Stuart: No. […]
head over heels
What does head over heels mean? Idiom Meaning: falling in love Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows: How I Met Your Mother: “The Naked Truth” (2011) Time of Scene: ~00:17:50 Ted Mosby: I don’t want to be choosing between two girls. I want to be a […]
fit like a glove
What does fit like a glove mean? Idiom Meaning: fit or match perfectly Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows: Corpse Bride (2005) Time of Scene: ~00:22:30 Bonejangles: So they conjured up a plan to meet late at night. They told not a soul, kept the […]