Even Stevens Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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Even Stevens What does Even Stevens mean?	If everything is equal between people, they are even Stevens.
	Some Random Idioms
go into (something) with one's eyes (wide) open What does "go into (something) with one's eyes (wide) open" mean?	to do something or make a choice about something while knowing the problems that are involved and while having all of the necessary information	The couple went into the construction contract with their eyes wide open.

peds What does "peds" mean?	pediatrics.	I spent the morning on peds, taking care of little kids.
put/lay (something) to rest What does "put/lay (something) to rest" mean?	to put an end to a rumor, to finish dealing with a problem and forget about it	I tried to put the rumor to rest that I would soon be leaving the company.
keep one's feet (firmly) on the ground What does "keep one's feet (firmly) on the ground" mean?	to remain firmly established	The man is trying hard to keep his feet firmly on the ground with his new job and new apartment.
cool What does "cool" mean?	relaxed; at ease; unrufffled
Hay is for horses What does "Hay is for horses" mean?	This idiom is used as a way of telling children not to say the word 'hey' as in hey you or hey there.

all at once What does "all at once" mean?	suddenly, without warning	All at once, the fire alarm rang and we had to leave the building.
ace What does "ace" mean?	do extremely well on a test or exam.	I aced that exam.
tip the balance What does "tip the balance" mean?	to have important or decisive influence, to decide something	The man's ability to speak French tipped the balance in his favor to get the job at the embassy.
pull an all-nighter What does "pull an all-nighter" mean?	stay up all night doing something, usually a studying, preparing for an exam, or partying.	I pulled an all-nighter to finish that project.

American Idioms and Expressions

Even Stevens Idiom