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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Idioms
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
red-letter day
What Does “red-letter day” mean? Definition: a particularly significant day (personal or sectarian), usually very positive, sometimes very negative. Example(s)
never mind
What Does “never mind” mean? Definition: 1. it’s not important; 2. do not be concerned (about someone or something, or
no comment
What Does “no comment” mean? Definition: an “official” refusal to relay any further information, as a response to a newspaper
no spring chicken
What Does “no spring chicken” mean? Definition: said of a person who is no longer particularly young. Example(s) Although he’s
nothing to sneeze at
What Does “nothing to sneeze at” mean? Definition: not bad; decent; acceptable; worthwhile. Example(s) Their music may not be worthy
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