Poetry In Motion Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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Poetry in motion What does Poetry in motion mean?	Something that is poetry in motion is beautiful to watch.
	Some Random Idioms
Zigged before you zagged What does "Zigged before you zagged" mean?	If you did things in the wrong order, you zigged before you zagged.

flea market What does "flea market" mean?	a place where antiques or secondhand goods are sold	We went to a flea market last Saturday to try and buy some dishes.
live up to one's end of the bargain What does "live up to one's end of the bargain" mean?	do as was promised in a bargain	The young boy did not live up to his end of the bargain when he did not make an effort to finish his homework before watching television.
go off on a tangent What does "go off on a tangent" mean?	to suddenly change one's line of thought or course of action	The speaker suddenly went off on a tangent and began to speak about something totally different.
let the cat out of the bag What does "let the cat out of the bag" mean?	to tell something that is supposed to be a secret	The teacher let the cat out of the bag when she began talking about the plans for the new school.
swan song What does "swan song" mean?	the last work or performance by an artist before death or retirement	The actor's swan song was his magnificent performance in his recent movie.
crazy about (someone or something) What does "crazy about (someone or something)" mean?	to like someone or something very much	My sister is absolutely crazy about rap music.
bellyaching What does "bellyaching" mean?	act of complaining, griping, or criticizing something or somebody
plop What does "plop" mean?	put or place something in some location
hit the bottle What does "hit the bottle" mean?	drink too much alcohol	She started to hit the bottle soon after her divorce.
pick on (someone) What does "pick on (someone)" mean?	to do or say bad things to someone	The boy always picked on his sister when they were children.
stand by (someone) What does "stand by (someone)" mean?	to follow or keep one`s promise to someone, to be loyal to or support someone	The woman always stands by her husband when he has a problem.

American Idioms and Expressions

Poetry In Motion Idiom