American Idioms and Expressions

Step On Someone's Toes Idiom

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Step on someone's toes
What does Step on someone's toes mean?
If you step on someone's toes, you upset them, especially if you do something that they should be in charge of.

Some Random Idioms
fall over oneself to do something
What does "fall over oneself to do something" mean?
to be extremely eager to do something or please someoneThe couple fell over themselves in their effort to please their host.
put on one`s thinking cap
What does "put on one`s thinking cap" mean?
to think hard and long about somethingI will put on my thinking cap and try to find a solution to the problem by next week.
show one's hand
What does "show one's hand" mean?
to reveal one's intentions to someoneI tried hard not to show my hand during the discussions about my new job.
return the favor
What does "return the favor" mean?
to do a good deed for someone who has done a good deed for youI returned the favor to my friend who had recently helped me to move from my apartment.
fork over (something)
What does "fork over (something)" mean?
to hand over something, to give somethingThe robber told me to fork over my money or he was going to shoot me.
every time one turns around
What does "every time one turns around" mean?
frequently Every time I turn around my little boy asks me a question.

in recent memory
What does "in recent memory" mean?
the recent period of time in which you can remember thingsIn recent memory our football team has never been as strong as it is this year.
square away (something)
What does "square away (something)" mean?
to put something away or in order, to take care of something, to square the yards of a sailing vessel"Have you squared away your plans for your holidays yet?"
On the factory floor
What does "On the factory floor" mean?
On the factory floor means the place where things are actually produced.

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