American Idioms and Expressions

Grass Roots Idiom

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Grass roots
What does Grass roots mean?
This idioms is often used in politics, where it refers to the ordinary people or voters. It can be used to mean people at the bottom of a hierarchy.

Some Random Idioms
for my money
What does "for my money" mean?
used before you say something to show that it is your opinion"For my money, I believe that the new company policy will not be successful."
tired out
What does "tired out" mean?
to be very tiredMy father was tired out after working hard all day.
not show one's face
What does "not show one's face" mean?
to not appear somewhereThe hero of the movie did not show his face for most of the movie.
go on
What does "go on" mean?
to continueThe game will probably go on for an hour after we leave.
make arrangements for (someone or something)
What does "make arrangements for (someone or something)" mean?
make plans for someone or somethingWe made arrangements for a small wedding for my cousin.
mother-fucker
What does "mother-fucker" mean?
a person of degernate or disgusting character. You are a total mother-fucker who I wouldn't trust to do anything.
at stake
What does "at stake" mean?
to be able to be won or lost, to be at risk Much money was at stake during the negotiations for the new stadium.

BYOB
What does "BYOB" mean?
Bring Your Own Bottle - used for a party or dinner where each person must bring something to drink Bring Your Own Bottle - used for a party or dinner where each person must bring something to drinkI decided to have a dinner party at my house next week and told everyone that it was BYOB.
roll around
What does "roll around" mean?
to return at a regular or usual time, to come backEvery time that his birthday rolls around he has a big party.

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