Shifting Sands Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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Shifting sands What does Shifting sands mean?	If the sands are shifting, circumstances are changing.
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for the duration (of something) What does "for the duration (of something)" mean?	for the whole time that something continues	We were forced to use the outside classroom for the duration of the semester.

buy a pig in a poke What does "buy a pig in a poke" mean?	to buy something without seeing it or knowing if it will be satisfactory	It is like buying a pig in a poke if you buy that car without first inspecting it.
ace What does "ace" mean?	do extremely well on a test or exam.	I aced that exam.
at (someone's) service What does "at (someone's) service" mean?	ready to help someone in any way possible	A member of the hotel staff was at our service during our visit.
the pick of (something) What does "the pick of (something)" mean?	the best of the group	The members of the Olympic team were the pick of the best athletes in the country.
take minutes What does "take minutes" mean?	to write down the proceedings of a meeting	I usually take minutes at the monthly club meetings.

in a pickle What does "in a pickle" mean?	in trouble, in a mess	The boy was in a pickle when he lost the keys to the school cupboard.
a little bird told me What does "a little bird told me" mean?	something is learned from a mysterious and secret source who you do not want to name	A little bird told me that my friends will have a surprise party for me next week.
in the saddle What does "in the saddle" mean?	in command, in control	The president is back in the saddle again after being ill for several months.
get a head start (on someone or something) What does "get a head start (on someone or something)" mean?	to start earlier than someone or something, to start earlier than usual	We want to get a head start on our holiday.

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Shifting Sands Idiom