American Idioms and Expressions

Put Or Get Someone's Back Up Idiom

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Put or get someone's back up
What does Put or get someone's back up mean?
If you put or get someone's back up, you annoy them.

Some Random Idioms
the wish is father to the thought
What does "the wish is father to the thought" mean?
you want something to be true so you begin to think that it is trueThe wish is father to the thought and the woman believed that her boyfriend wanted to get married even though he did not.
nail down (someone or something)
What does "nail down (someone or something)" mean?
to make certain/sure of somethingI am trying to nail down the exact time that we can meet with our supplier.
park it
What does "park it" mean?
sit; sit down; sit and remain sitting
throw oneself at the mercy of the court
What does "throw oneself at the mercy of the court" mean?
ask a judge for mercy when being sentenced for a crimeThe man knew that he had no excuse for what he had done so all that he could do was throw himself at the mercy of the court and hope for a light sentence.
packed in like sardines
What does "packed in like sardines" mean?
to be packed in very tightly The commuters were packed in like sardines in the subway car.

tarred with the same brush
What does "tarred with the same brush" mean?
to have the same good or bad points (usually used for bad points) as someone elseThe boy was tarred with the same brush because his friends were some of the worst students in the school.
get along with (someone)
What does "get along with (someone)" mean?
to have a good relationship with someoneI do not get along with the woman who I work with.
in two minds about (something)
What does "in two minds about (something)" mean?
to be undecided about somethingI am in two minds about going to a movie tonight.
pay up
What does "pay up" mean?
to pay someone immediatelyMy friend told me to pay up because he needed the money.
Shrinking violet
What does "Shrinking violet" mean?
A shrinking violet is a shy person who doesn't express their views and opinions.
Woe betide you
What does "Woe betide you" mean?
This is used to wish that bad things will happen to someone, usually because of their bad behaviour.
go the distance
What does "go the distance" mean?
to do the whole amount, to finish somethingI was able to go the distance and finish my project without any help.

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