American Idioms and Expressions

BAK Idiom

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BAK
What does BAK mean?		 back at keyboard

Some Random Idioms
you are only young once
What does "you are only young once" mean?		 enjoy life while you are young and before you must face the responsibilities of lifeThe young man's grandmother believed that you are only young once and encouraged her grandson to do many new things in his life.
to stand trial
What does "to stand trial" mean?		 to be tried in courtThe man had to stand trial for stealing the credit cards.
spam
What does "spam" mean?		 send massive amounts of email for commercial purposes (usually involving sex)
all roads lead to Rome
What does "all roads lead to Rome" mean?		 the same end or goal may be reached by many different waysAll roads lead to Rome and the two groups used two different methods to finish the project.
get a grasp of (something)
What does "get a grasp of (something)" mean?		 to begin to understand something I am beginning to get a grasp of the new computer system.

bite
What does "bite" mean?		snack; small meal
pay up
What does "pay up" mean?		 to pay someone immediatelyMy friend told me to pay up because he needed the money.
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