NICU Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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NICU What does NICU mean?	neo-natal intensive care unit
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fit like a glove What does "fit like a glove" mean?	to fit perfectly	My new pair of jeans fit like a glove.

dead ahead What does "dead ahead" mean?	to be directly ahead	There was a truck dead ahead so we put on the car brakes suddenly.
hammy What does "hammy" mean?	hamstring(s).	I pulled a hammy while running away from that mugger.
a breach of the peace What does "a breach of the peace" mean?	causing a disturbance, violent or disorderly behavior	The man was charged with breach of the peace when he began fighting with the store clerk.
in one`s tracks What does "in one`s tracks" mean?	abruptly, immediately, just where one is at the moment	I stopped in my tracks when I saw the snake on the road.
behind on (something) What does "behind on (something)" mean?	to be late with bill payments	I was behind on my credit card payments.
On the right foot What does "On the right foot" mean?	If you start something or set off on the right foot, you get off to a good start.
pipe down What does "pipe down" mean?	to be quiet, to get quiet	The teacher asked the children to pipe down in the classroom.
even so What does "even so" mean?	nevertheless, however	My friend always works but even so he has no money saved.
have one`s heart set on (something) What does "have one`s heart set on (something)" mean?	to want something very much	The little boy has his heart set on getting a dog for his birthday.

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