Sky Is The Limit Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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Sky is the limit What does Sky is the limit mean?	When people say that the sky is the limit, they think that there are no limits to the possibilities something could have.
sky is the limit What does sky is the limit mean?	there is no limit to the success that can be achieved or the money that can be spent or made	The sky is the limit for my friend and his new job.
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believe one`s ears What does "believe one`s ears" mean?	to believe what one is hearing, to become sure of something	I could not believe my ears when I heard that I had won a holiday to Mexico.
play second fiddle to (someone) What does "play second fiddle to (someone)" mean?	to be second in importance to someone	He has been playing second fiddle to his boss for many years and has finally decided to change jobs.
get hitched What does "get hitched" mean?	get married	get marriedMy sister and her boyfriend surprised everyone by suddenly getting hitched last weekend.
work out What does "work out" mean?	accomplish, arrange	Recently we worked out a unique system for filling out our expenses at work.
for one's (own) sake What does "for one's (own) sake" mean?	for one's benefit	I told my aunt that for her own sake she must stop smoking.
Tired and emotional What does "Tired and emotional" mean?	(UK) This idiom is a euphemism used to mean 'drunk', especially when talking about politicians.

prime mover What does "prime mover" mean?	the force or person that starts something off	The group of executives were the prime movers behind the decision to close the small factory in our city.
sick and tired of (someone or something) What does "sick and tired of (someone or something)" mean?	to dislike someone or something, to be annoyed with/by someone or something	I am sick and tired of my friend's constant complaining.
cold fish What does "cold fish" mean?	a distant and unfeeling person	The man was a cold fish and cared little about his family.
rat race What does "rat race" mean?	a rushed and confusing way of living that does not seem to have a purpose	My uncle is tired of being in the rat race every day. He plans to quit his job soon and do something else.
welcome to do something What does "welcome to do something" mean?	be free to do something	The apartment manager said we were welcome to park our car anywhere.

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Sky Is The Limit Idiom