watch this space
What Does “watch this space” mean? Definition: an indication that a development will follow. Example(s) He has ambitious plans. Watch […]
Idioms
home free
What Does “home free” mean? Definition: to be certain of being successful because you have finished the most difficult part.
see a man about a dog
What Does “see a man about a dog” mean? Definition: used as an excuse for leaving without giving the real
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put one’s shoulder to the wheel
What Does “put one’s shoulder to the wheel” mean? Definition: to start hard work; to begin to toil. Example(s) Just
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she’ll be apples
What Does “she’ll be apples” mean? Definition: everything will be all right. Example(s) ‘What about our trip to the mountain.
set the wheels in motion
What Does “set the wheels in motion” mean? Definition: to initiate a chain of events necessary to help one achieve
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keep one’s eyes peeled
What Does “keep one’s eyes peeled” mean? Definition: to be on the alert, to be watchful Example(s) I will keep
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keep somebody in stitches
What Does “keep somebody in stitches” mean? Definition: to keep somebody laughing hard or amused. Example(s) The show kept me
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keep tabs on
What Does “keep tabs on” mean? Definition: to monitor; to keep track of; to watch. Example(s) If you are careful
the jury is out
What Does “the jury is out” mean? Definition: an outcome or decision is still unknown and awaited. Example(s) The jury
know something inside and out
What Does “know something inside and out” mean? Definition: to know something very thoroughly. Example(s) He’s still new to their
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red ink
What Does “red ink” mean? Definition: a euphemism for financial loss. Example(s) There is too much red ink in the