American Idioms and Expressions

Lines Of Communication Idiom

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Lines of communication
What does Lines of communication mean?
Lines of communication are the routes used to communicate by people or groups who are in conflict; a government might open lines of communication with terrorists if it wished to negotiate with them.

Some Random Idioms
out cold
What does "out cold" mean?
to be unconscious, to be in a faintWhen the patient entered the operating room he was out cold because of the anesthesia.
rush
What does "rush" mean?
time when sororities and fraternities attempt to find new members, usually in the fall
count (someone) in or count in (someone)
What does "count (someone) in or count in (someone)" mean?
to include someone in something I know that my friends will count me in if they go to the zoo.

hit home
What does "hit home" mean?
make sense, make an impression on someoneThe amount of damage from the storm hit home when we saw the houses on the beach.
able to do (something) blindfolded
What does "able to do (something) blindfolded" mean?
to be able to do something easily and quickly The car was easy to fix and we were able to do it blindfolded.

send away for (something)
What does "send away for (something)" mean?
to write a letter asking for somethingI sent away for some information but it has not arrived yet.
out of one's mind/head/senses
What does "out of one's mind/head/senses" mean?
to be crazy/irrational/sillyThe woman is out of her mind and she is always doing something crazy.
to be on the safe side
What does "to be on the safe side" mean?
to be safe, to be cautious, to be very well preparedI decided to take my umbrella to school to be on the safe side.
Walk on eggshells
What does "Walk on eggshells" mean?
If you have to walk on eggshells when with someone, you have to be very careful because they get angry or offended very easily.('Walk on eggs' is also used.)

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