Do's And Don't's Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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Do's and don't's What does Do's and don't's mean?	The do's and don't's are what is acceptable or allowed or not within an area or issue, etc.
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from time to time What does "from time to time" mean?	occasionally	We go to that restaurant from time to time.
keep one's distance from (someone or something) What does "keep one's distance from (someone or something)" mean?	maintain a certain distance from someone or something	The girl always keeps her distance from the other students in the class.
be a snap What does "be a snap" mean?	be easy; be straight-forward; be simple.	No problem, it's a snap.
bail (someone) out What does "bail (someone) out" mean?	pay a sum of money that allows someone to get out of jail while waiting for a trial	The family of the accused criminal paid much money to bail him out.
get into something What does "get into something" mean?	become very interested in something
go belly up What does "go belly up" mean?	die

to hunger for (something) What does "to hunger for (something)" mean?	to have a strong desire for something	The men were hungering for adventure when they began their tour of Africa.
Under your belt What does "Under your belt" mean?	If you have something under your belt, you have already achieved or experienced it and it will probably be of benefit to you in the future.
stay away from (something) What does "stay away from (something)" mean?	to avoid something	My uncle has been staying away from salty foods for several months now.
carry the day What does "carry the day" mean?	to win complete support	The manager's idea carried the day and everyone supported him with enthusiasm.

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