What is the meaning of wanted the ground to open up and swallow me?
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What is the meaning of wanted the ground to open up and swallow me?
You say that you wish the earth/floor/ground would open (up) if you are so embarrassed that you want suddenly to disappear: At that moment the boss walked in, and I just wanted the ground to open up and swallow me.
What does swallow me up mean?
To fully consume or envelope someone or something. A noun or pronoun can be used between “swallow” and “up.” Can you believe that sinkhole swallowed up three cars? See also: swallow, up.
Was swallowed up?
to take someone or something in so that it is destroyed or no longer independent: The company was swallowed up by a competitor.
What is the meaning of feeling on top of the world?
Feeling very happy, delighted, as in She was on top of the world after her roses won first prize. This idiom alludes to the peak of success or happiness. [
What is the meaning of go as red as a beetroot?
[British] having a very red face, for example because you are very hot or very embarrassed.
What is the meaning of grand opening?
Definition of grand opening : a special celebration held to mark the opening of a new business or public place (such as a park or stadium)
What is another word for swallow up?
What is another word for swallow up?
| swallow | consume |
|---|---|
| eat | devour |
| down | ingest |
| bolt | gobble |
| absorb | gulp down |
What does swell up mean?
expand abnormally
1. swell up – expand abnormally; “The bellies of the starving children are swelling” tumesce, tumefy, intumesce, swell. distend – swell from or as if from internal pressure; “The distended bellies of the starving cows” expand – become larger in size or volume or quantity; “his business expanded rapidly”
What is another word for swallowed up?
What does jumped out of her skin mean?
informal. —used with almost, nearly, etc., to say that someone is suddenly surprised or frightened very much by something I didn’t hear her come in, so I nearly jumped out of my skin when she spoke to me.
What does Pat yourself on the back mean?
Definition of a pat on the back informal. : a show of praise or approval You all deserve a pat on the back for making this possible. You did a great job, so give yourself a pat on the back.