Doormat Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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Doormat What does Doormat mean?	A person who doesn't stand up for themselves and gets treated badly is a doormat.
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cut (something) to the bone What does "cut (something) to the bone" mean?	to cut down severely on something, to severely reduce something	The company cut all of the extra expenses to the bone.

go into effect What does "go into effect" mean?	to become effective (a law or a rule), to start to function	The new parking regulations will go into effect next week.
train one's sights on (something) What does "train one's sights on (something)" mean?	to have something as a goal, to direct something or oneself toward a goal	The young man is training his sights on joining the top team in the city.
black market What does "black market" mean?	the place where goods or money are illegally bought and sold	We sold some cigarettes on the black market during our travels.
head over heels What does "head over heels" mean?	upside down, head first	He fell head over heels when his bicycle hit the wall.
cut out for (something) What does "cut out for (something)" mean?	to have a talent for something, to be suited for something	I do not think that I am cut out for the travelling that is required for my job.
fall head over heels in love with (someone) What does "fall head over heels in love with (someone)" mean?	to fall deeply in love with someone	The girl fell head over heels in love with the boy on the basketball team.

play it by ear What does "play it by ear" mean?	to decide what to do in a certain situation when you are already involved in the situation, to not plan in advance for something, to improvise	We can play it by ear and decide where to meet later.
drag one's feet What does "drag one's feet" mean?	: delay; take longer than necessary to do something.	"Joe should have finished his project a week ago. Whyis he dragging his feet?"
nada What does "nada" mean?	nothing; nothing at all
in progress What does "in progress" mean?	taking place at this time	The meeting is now in progress so we can't enter the room.
prevail upon (someone) What does "prevail upon (someone)" mean?	to ask or beg someone (for a favor)	I had to prevail upon my friend to lend me some money for my holiday.

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Doormat Idiom