Lie Like A Rug Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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Lie like a rug What does Lie like a rug mean?	If someone lies like a rug, they lie to the point where it becomes obvious that they're lying.
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put ideas into (someone's) head What does "put ideas into (someone's) head" mean?	to suggest something (often bad) to someone	My mother was angry because I was putting ideas into my sister's head.

hold one`s own (in an argument) What does "hold one`s own (in an argument)" mean?	defend one`s position	Although her boss is very aggressive she is able to hold her own in any dispute with him.
by the month What does "by the month" mean?	one month at a time	The rent for the apartment is paid by the month.
rubbish What does "rubbish" mean?	nonsense; foolish talk or ideas
on the right track What does "on the right track" mean?	to be following the right set of assumptions	I am on the right track in my search for a good piano teacher for my daughter.
boo-boo What does "boo-boo" mean?	error; mistake

Clutch at straws What does "Clutch at straws" mean?	If someone is in serious trouble and tries anything to help them, even though their chances of success are probably nil, they are clutching at straws.
hard to call What does "hard to call" mean?	hard to decide or determine something (referees in sports sometimes have to make difficult decisions)	hard to decide or determine something (referees in sports sometimes have to make difficult decisions)The election was hard to call and nobody knew who was going to win.
sweetie pie What does "sweetie pie" mean?	darling, sweetheart	The young man always calls his girlfriend sweetie pie.
keep one's own counsel What does "keep one's own counsel" mean?	not tell other people about one's thoughts and plans	Our lawyer was keeping his own counsel about how to proceed with our defense.
stand one's ground What does "stand one's ground" mean?	to maintain and defend one's position	Although the other negotiating team was very aggressive we stood our ground and bargained hard.

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Lie Like A Rug Idiom