American Idioms and Expressions

(work) Hand In Glove With (someone) Idiom

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(work) hand in glove with (someone)
What does (work) hand in glove with (someone) mean?
(work) very close to someoneThe supervisor and manager work hand in glove to create a good atmosphere in the company.

Some Random Idioms
stick to one's ribs
What does "stick to one's ribs" mean?
to last a long time and to fill one up (used for food) The meal that my grandmother made stuck to my ribs.

(not) worth a dime
What does "(not) worth a dime" mean?
to be not worth anything, to be not of any valueThe antique desk is not worth a dime although everyone thinks it is very valuable.
Third time's the charm
What does "Third time's the charm" mean?
This is used when the third time one tries something, one achieves a successful outcome.
to (someone's) way of thinking
What does "to (someone's) way of thinking" mean?
in someone's opinionTo my way of thinking we should not spend any more money on the new project.
make a great show of (something)
What does "make a great show of (something)" mean?
do something in a showy fashionThe woman made a great show of telling everybody about her new and rich boyfriend.
a rolling stone gathers no moss
What does "a rolling stone gathers no moss" mean?
someone who often changes jobs or where they live does not build roots/wealth/successThe musician proves that a rolling stone gathers no moss. He moves from town to town and has lived in almost fifty different places during his lifetime.
bone of contention
What does "bone of contention" mean?
the subject or reason for a fight/disputeThe size of the project was a bone of contention during the talks between the city and the developer.
vicarious liability
What does "vicarious liability" mean?
the liability of one person through the act of anotherIt was a case of vicarious liability when the man was charged because of his friend's behavior.

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