American Idioms and Expressions

At One`s Heels Idiom

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at one`s heels
What does at one`s heels mean?		 close behind someoneThe large car was at my heels during my drive into town.

Some Random Idioms
clear sailing
What does "clear sailing" mean?		 to be an easy situation It was clear sailing after we finished work and began our holiday.

do credit to (someone)
What does "do credit to (someone)" mean?		 to add to someone's reputation The woman's graduation thesis did credit to her hard work and patience.

in the trust of (someone)
What does "in the trust of (someone)" mean?		 under the responsibility or care of someoneMy grandmother's money was placed in the trust of my mother.
Perfidious Albion
What does "Perfidious Albion" mean?		 England is known to some as perfidious Albion, implying that it is not trustworthy in its dealings with foreigners.
like a fish out of water
What does "like a fish out of water" mean?		 appear to be completely out of place somewhereI was like a fish out of water when I went to the party with my cousin.
hustle
What does "hustle" mean?		plan for making money (usually through deception)
all in one piece
What does "all in one piece" mean?		 safely, without damage Our furniture arrived all in one piece after we moved.

in seventh heaven
What does "in seventh heaven" mean?		 very happyI have been in seventh heaven since I started my new job.
draw the line
What does "draw the line" mean?		 to set a limit about what will be done or discussedThe union was willing to compromise on the salary issue but they drew the line at talking about health benefits.
draw to a close
What does "draw to a close" mean?		 to end The tournament was drawing to a close and everybody was going back home.

take the cake
What does "take the cake" mean?		 to be the best or worst of something The behavior of the young girl takes the cake. It is terrible.

cooking Idioms



Straw poll
What does "Straw poll" mean?		 A straw poll is a small unofficial survey or ballot to find out what people think about an issue.
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