Make An Enquiry Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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Make an enquiry What does Make an enquiry mean?	If you make an enquiry, you ask for general information about something.
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barkeep What does "barkeep" mean?	bartender.	Barkeep! Two beers here.

get out of (something) What does "get out of (something)" mean?	to take some clothes off so that you can put on more comfortable clothes	I want to get out of my wet clothes quickly.
have nothing on (someone or something) What does "have nothing on (someone or something)" mean?	have no information or evidence about someone or something	The police have nothing on the man so they could not arrest him.
as sweet as honey/sugar What does "as sweet as honey/sugar" mean?	very sweet	The librarian is as sweet as honey and everybody loves her.
birds-eye view What does "birds-eye view" mean?	a general view from above	"Let`s go up to the roof and get a birds-eye view of the surrounding area."
let out (some kind of sound) What does "let out (some kind of sound)" mean?	make some kind of noise or sound	The dog let out a strange sound before running out of the house.
(a fine) kettle of fish What does "(a fine) kettle of fish" mean?	a situation that is not satisfactory, a mess	"This is a fine kettle of fish. What will we do with no water in our house."
nest egg What does "nest egg" mean?	the money that someone has saved up	I made a nest egg when I was working and I am now able to go to school.
Tickle your fancy What does "Tickle your fancy" mean?	If something tickles your fancy, it appeals to you and you want to try it or have it.
(in) single file What does "(in) single file" mean?	stand in a line with one person behind the other	The students lined up in single file before they entered the auditorium.

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Make An Enquiry Idiom