All The Rage Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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all the rage What does all the rage mean?	to be in current fashion	The new sneakers were all the rage during the summer.
all the rage What does all the rage mean?	to be in current fashion	The new sneakers were all the rage during the summer.
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a shot in the arm What does "a shot in the arm" mean?	something inspiring, something that gives someone energy	The latest opinion polls are a shot in the arm for the mayor's re-election campaign.
close ranks What does "close ranks" mean?	to unite and fight together	During the meeting we closed ranks and refused to compromise on any issue.
all in a day's work What does "all in a day's work" mean?	to be part of what is expected of you	It was all in a day's work when the firefighters rescued the cat.
in keeping with (something) What does "in keeping with (something)" mean?	continuing with something, doing something similar	In keeping with our tradition of letting the visiting team kick first we will do it for this game as well.
putty in (someone's) hands What does "putty in (someone's) hands" mean?	to be easily influenced by someone else	The children are like putty in the hands of the new teacher.

Time and again What does "Time and again" mean?	If something happens time and again, it happens repeatedly. ('Time and time again' is also used.)
hot number What does "hot number" mean?	sexy, appealing person (usually a woman)
stick in (someone's) throat/craw What does "stick in (someone's) throat/craw" mean?	an idea or situation is difficult for you to accept and irritates or displeases you	The customer's attitude sticks in my throat and I am always happy to see him leave.
little by little What does "little by little" mean?	gradually	He broke his leg while skiing but little by little it is getting better.
bashing What does "bashing" mean?	critiziing; slandering; defaming (used after the object of the crticism in a combined form).	Japan-bashing; China-bashing.

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All The Rage Idiom