Hit The Mark Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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Hit the mark What does Hit the mark mean?	If someone hits the mark, they are right about something.
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make a silk purse out of a sow's ear What does "make a silk purse out of a sow's ear" mean?	to create something of value from something of no value	You cannot make a silk purse out of a sow's ear. There is no point in trying to teach that woman manners.

hold forth (on/about something) What does "hold forth (on/about something)" mean?	speak in public, talk about something	He was holding forth about taxes last night when I saw him in his office.
Stiff-necked What does "Stiff-necked" mean?	A stiff-necked person is rather formal and finds it hard to relax in company.
at bay What does "at bay" mean?	at a distance	We tried to keep the dog at bay when we entered the building.
New kid on the block What does "New kid on the block" mean?	A new kid on the block is a person who has recently joined a company, organisation, team, etc, and does not know how things work yet.
suck suds What does "suck suds" mean?	drink beer	Let's go down to the corner and suck some suds.
have a weakness for (someone or something) What does "have a weakness for (someone or something)" mean?	be unable to resist someone or something	The girl has a weakness for chocolate and is always eating it.

Full Monty What does "Full Monty" mean?	(UK) If something is the Full Monty, it is the real thing, not reduced in any way.
freaking What does "freaking" mean?	unsuitable; unacceptable; upsetting
take it What does "take it" mean?	to get an idea or impression, to understand something from what is said or done	"I take it that you are not going to come to the graduation ceremony next week."
assemble a case (against someone) What does "assemble a case (against someone)" mean?	gather the evidence needed to make a legal case against someone	The prosecution was unable to assemble a case against the man.

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Hit The Mark Idiom