Say When Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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Say when What does Say when mean?	People say this when pouring a drink as a way of telling you to tell them when there's enough in your glass.
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Eat your heart out What does "Eat your heart out" mean?	If someone tells you to eat your heart out, they are saying they are better than you at something.

have (something) up one`s sleeve What does "have (something) up one`s sleeve" mean?	have something kept secretly ready for the right time	I`m not too worried about the meeting as I have something up my sleeve if there are any problems.
Open old sores What does "Open old sores" mean?	When a sore is almost healed, and if a person rips or tears it open, it is way of preventing the healing process and further aggravating the pain. This phrase, metaphorically suggests, to revive or reopen a quarrel or enmity which was almost forgotten.
go whole hog What does "go whole hog" mean?	to do everything possible	We plan to go whole hog to make the party successful.
come a long way What does "come a long way" mean?	to make great progress	The manager has come a long way and has learned many things about his new company.
in the air What does "in the air" mean?	current, exerting an influence	It is in the air that we will be getting a new supervisor next week.
bleed like a stuck pig What does "bleed like a stuck pig" mean?	bleed profusely

a game that two can play What does "a game that two can play" mean?	a good or bad strategy that two competing sides can both use	The insults from my friend are a game that two can play and if she wants to continue then I will too.
Millstone round your neck What does "Millstone round your neck" mean?	A millstone around your neck is a problem that prevents you from doing what you want to do.
at first What does "at first" mean?	at the beginning	At first I did not want to go to a movie but later I changed my mind.
come true What does "come true" mean?	to actually happen	The young girl is working hard to make her dreams come true.
action What does "action" mean?	excitement; activity in general; share of winnings or booty; sexual activity

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Say When Idiom