American Idioms and Expressions

Carry On Idiom

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carry on What does carry on mean?	to continue, to keep doing something as before	We were permitted to carry on with the party after we talked to the apartment manager.
carry on What does carry on mean?	to continue, to keep doing something as before	We were permitted to carry on with the party after we talked to our apartment manager.
carry on What does carry on mean?	to conduct, to hold	I tried hard to carry on a conversation in the noisy restaurant. carry out (something) or carry (something) out - to do somethin
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jam on the brakes What does "jam on the brakes " mean?	quickly put the brakes on in a car to stop	He jammed on the brakes and was able to avoid hitting the child.

go to waste What does "go to waste" mean?	to be wasted, to be unused	I did not want the extra food to go to waste so I invited my friend to visit.
safe bet What does "safe bet" mean?	a certainty (a horse that is expected to win a race)	a certainty (a horse that is expected to win a race)It was a safe bet that we would win the large contract if we bid for it.
settle (something) out of court What does "settle (something) out of court" mean?	to settle a disagreement without having to go through a court of justice	The company was able to settle their lawsuit out of court.
throw in the towel/sponge What does "throw in the towel/sponge" mean?	admit defeat, stop fighting (in a boxing match a towel is thrown into the ring to admit defeat)	admit defeat, stop fighting (in a boxing match a towel is thrown into the ring to admit defeat)The candidate threw in the towel early in the evening of the election when it became impossible for her to win.
set up a meeting What does "set up a meeting" mean?	to make arrangements for a meeting	I am trying to set up a meeting with the manager of our department.
have one's cake and eat it too What does "have one's cake and eat it too" mean?	have something both ways	The union wants to have their cake and eat it too and will not give up anything during the bad economic times.
In your sights What does "In your sights" mean?	If you have someone or something in your sights, they are your target to beat.

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