What Can I Say? Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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What can I say? What does What can I say? mean?	I am at a loss for words	"What can I say? I made a mistake and I'm sorry."
	Some Random Idioms
come up with (something) What does "come up with (something)" mean?	to produce/find/create a thought or idea or answer	We are trying to come up with a name for the new magazine.

let sleeping dogs lie What does "let sleeping dogs lie" mean?	to not make trouble if you do not have to	You should let sleeping dogs lie and not ask our boss any questions about the dispute.
under the table What does "under the table" mean?	in secret and usually illegal	He paid some money under the table in order to get his product imported into the country.
Time of your life What does "Time of your life" mean?	If you're having the time of your life, you are enjoying yourself very much indeed.
bow out What does "bow out" mean?	to quit, to resign from something	I wanted to join the tour but at the last minute I had to bow out.
lose out on (something) What does "lose out on (something)" mean?	fail to get or take part in something	He lost out on a chance to go to Mexico City because he was too busy with other things.

Make an enquiry What does "Make an enquiry" mean?	If you make an enquiry, you ask for general information about something.
make friends What does "make friends" mean?	form friendships with people or animals	She is shy and is not able to make friends easily.
In the catbird seat What does "In the catbird seat" mean?	If someone is in the catbird seat, they are in an advantageous or superior position.
draw fire What does "draw fire" mean?	to be a target, to attract or provoke shooting	The soldiers drew fire when they entered the small village.

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What Can I Say? Idiom