American Idioms and Expressions

Meet Your Expectations Idiom

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Meet your expectations
What does Meet your expectations mean?
If something doesn't meet your expectations, it means that it wasn't as good as you had thought it was going to be; a disappointment.

Some Random Idioms
throw (someone) to the wolves
What does "throw (someone) to the wolves" mean?
to send someone into danger without protectionThe coach threw the boy to the wolves when he joined the team of older players.
a cash cow
What does "a cash cow" mean?
a product or service that makes much moneyOur new business is a cash cow. We are making a lot of money now.
monkey see, monkey do
What does "monkey see, monkey do" mean?
someone copies something that someone else does It is monkey see, monkey do for the boy. He copies everything that his friend does.

play it cool
What does "play it cool" mean?
to act calm and not concernedI tried to play it cool when the policeman stopped me when I was driving my car.
in all one's born days
What does "in all one's born days" mean?
in all one's lifeIn all my born days I have never met a more stubborn person.
Stick to your guns
What does "Stick to your guns" mean?
If you stick to your guns, you keep your position even though people attack or criticise you.
No pain, no gain
What does "No pain, no gain" mean?
Achievements require some sort of sacrifice.
speak for (something)
What does "speak for (something)" mean?
to make a request for something, to ask for somethingI spoke for the comfortable chair as soon as I entered the room.
damn
What does "damn" mean?
curse; doom. Damn you. How could you do that?
a hand-me-down
What does "a hand-me-down" mean?
a piece of clothing that is given to someone after another person does not need itMy father wore many hand-me-down clothes when he was a child.
A bit much
What does "A bit much" mean?
If something is excessive or annoying, it is a bit much.

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