In The Making Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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In the making What does In the making mean?	When something is in the making, it means it is in the process of being made.
	Some Random Idioms
in this day and age What does "in this day and age" mean?	presently, currently	In this day and age it is almost impossible to find a store that sells the old style of cassette tape players.

rag What does "rag" mean?	tampon; pad
raise a hand What does "raise a hand" mean?	to do something, to do one's share, to help	I am angry at my friend because he did not raise a hand to help me clean up the mess in the kitchen.
red hot What does "red hot" mean?	very important; very much in demand
diamond in the rough What does "diamond in the rough" mean?	idiom. person with unrealized potential or future possibilities
let one`s hair down What does "let one`s hair down" mean?	to act freely and naturally, to relax	We were able to let our hair down at the party and have a good time.
Come to heel What does "Come to heel" mean?	If someone comes to heel, they stop behaving in a way that is annoying to someone in authority and start being obedient.
dog in the manger What does "dog in the manger" mean?	someone who prevents others from doing what he does not want them to do (from Aesops Fables)	The girl was a dog in the manger when she cancelled the dinner because she could not attend.
come home to haunt (someone) What does "come home to haunt (someone)" mean?	result in undesirable effects eventually
come by (something) What does "come by (something)" mean?	to get or obtain or acquire something	My aunt came by much money recently and is now enjoying her life.

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In The Making Idiom