pick

dollar

See:

BET ONE'S BOTTOM DOLLAR at BET ONE'S BOOTS,

FEEL LIKE A MILLION or FEEL LIKE A MILLION DOLLARS,

LOOK LIKE A MILLION DOLLARS.

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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms

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feel like a million

[feel like a million] or [feel like a million dollars] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be in the best of health and spirits. * /I feel like a million this morning./ […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

look like a million dollars

[look like a million dollars] {v. phr.}, {informal} To look well and prosperous; appear healthy and happy and lucky; look pretty and attractive. * /John came back from Florida driving […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

bet one's boots

[bet one's boots] or [bet one's bottom dollar] or [bet one's shirt] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To bet all you have. * /This horse will win. I would bet my […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

million

[million] See: [FEEL LIKE A MILLION], [LOOK LIKE A MILLION DOLLARS]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

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