An End In Itself Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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an end in itself What does an end in itself mean?	something that one wants for itself alone and not as a way to get/do something else	For many people travelling is an end in itself and the destination is not important.
an end in itself What does an end in itself mean?	something that one wants specifically for itself and not as a way to do or get something else	For many people travelling is an end in itself and the destination is not important.
	Some Random Idioms
make a point of (doing/saying something) What does "make a point of (doing/saying something)" mean?	do or say something with a definite intent	He always makes a point of visiting his aunt when he is in town.

to the extent that What does "to the extent that" mean?	to the degree that, in so far as	"To the extent that I am able, I will be happy to help you."
acquire a taste for (something) What does "acquire a taste for (something)" mean?	to develop a liking for some kind of food or drink or something else	My friend has recently acquired a taste for classical music.
Tread on someone's toes What does "Tread on someone's toes" mean?	If you tread on someone's toes, you upset them, especially if you do something that they should be in charge of.
nothing of the kind What does "nothing of the kind" mean?	to be nothing like that	My boss thought that my comments were complaints but I told him that they were nothing of the kind.
no problem What does "no problem" mean?	idiom. no worries or concerns; everything is fine
Feather in your cap What does "Feather in your cap" mean?	A success or achievement that may help you in the future is a feather in your cap.

pour one's heart out (to someone) What does "pour one's heart out (to someone)" mean?	to tell all of one's hopes/fears/feelings to someone	My friend poured her heart out to me when we went to the coffee shop last evening.
rank and file What does "rank and file" mean?	the members of a group and not the leaders, regular soldiers and not the officers	The rank and file of the large union were happy with their new contract.
Freudian Slip What does "Freudian Slip" mean?	If someone makes a Freudian slip, they accidentally use the wrong word, but in doing so reveal what they are really thinking rather than what they think the other person wants to hear.
think outside the box What does "think outside the box" mean?	to think freely not using old ideas/rules/practices	The consultant told us to think outside the box if we wanted to rebuild our company.
give (someone) a break What does "give (someone) a break" mean?	to give someone a chance	We decided to give the woman a break and not complain about her bad manners.
Wrap yourself in the flag What does "Wrap yourself in the flag" mean?	If someone wraps themselves in the flag, they pretend to be doing something for patriotic reasons or out of loyalty, but their real motives are selfish. ('Drape yourself in the flag' is an alternative form of this idiom)

American Idioms and Expressions

An End In Itself Idiom