American Idioms and Expressions

Can't Dance And It's Too Wet To Plow Idiom

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Can't dance and it's too wet to plow
What does Can't dance and it's too wet to plow mean?
When you can't dance and it's too wet to plow, you may as well do something because you can't or don't have the opportunity to do anything else.

Some Random Idioms
keep a stiff upper lip
What does "keep a stiff upper lip" mean?
to be brave, to face trouble bravelyWe tried to keep a stiff upper lip when the company announced that they would close our office.
at the outset (of something)
What does "at the outset (of something)" mean?
from the first or early stage of something At the outset of the meeting there were problems between some members of the group.

heads will roll
What does "heads will roll" mean?
someone will be punishedHeads will roll when our boss learns about the money that we have lost.
eager beaver
What does "eager beaver" mean?
a person who is always eager to work or do something extra The woman is an eager beaver and will do very well in this company.

follow suit
What does "follow suit" mean?
to do as someone else has done, to follow someone`s example, to play a card of the same suit that someone else has put down I followed suit and left work early on Friday just as my boss had done.

in addition to (something)
What does "in addition to (something)" mean?
additionally, furtherIn addition to a degree in history my friend also has a degree in economics.
in the bag
What does "in the bag" mean?
done; obtained; completed
Blow me down
What does "Blow me down" mean?
People say '(well,) blow me down' when you have just told them something surprising, shocking or unexpected. ('Blow me down with a feather' is also used.)
live high off the hog
What does "live high off the hog" mean?
to be living in prosperous circumstances to be living in prosperous circumstancesI have been living high off the hog since I got my new job with its high salary.
dig in
What does "dig in" mean?
to begin eating"Let`s dig in and eat before the food gets cold!"

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