IdiomMeaningExampledon't go away mad; just go awaydo not be angry, but leave; you are not welcome hereHe said to the heckler, "Don't go away mad; just go away."don't go there(See don't want to go there)don't hand me that(See don't give me that)don't have a cowdon't become so excited or angry, chill out)"Do you want a punch in the nose?" "Now, Ralph, don't have a cow."don't hold your breathit is not going to happen soon, be prepared to waitThe City will repair the street but don't hold your breath.don't knock itdon't be negative, it could be worse"I only got a C for my report." "Don't knock it. I got a D."don't know him from Adamdo not know who he is, have never met himThe man says he knows me, but I don't know him from Adam.don't know the first thing about itdo not know anything about itI can't fix a transmission. I don't know the first thing about it.don't know the half of itdo not know all the facts, have not heard all of itYes, they got divorced, but you don't know the half of it.don't know whether you're coming or goingyou are confused, you do not understand, go in circlesIf you believe the cult leaders, you won't know whether you're coming or going.Previous page Next page Idiom Home