American Idioms and Expressions

At Someones Service Idiom

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at (someone's) service
What does at (someone's) service mean?
ready to help someone in any way possible A member of the hotel staff was at our service during our visit.


Some Random Idioms
buckle down to (do something) or buckle down and (do something)
What does "buckle down to (do something) or buckle down and (do something)" mean?
to make a big effort to do something, to give one's complete attention or effort to do something The teacher told the girl that she must buckle down and begin to work harder than before.

ticker
What does "ticker" mean?
heart
white lie
What does "white lie" mean?
a harmless lie often told to be politeI told the woman a white lie when I said that I would be too busy to meet her.
stick one`s neck out for (someone or something)
What does "stick one`s neck out for (someone or something)" mean?
to take risks, to support someoneThe man never sticks his neck out for anyone at work and he has few friends.
Which came first the chicken or the egg?
What does "Which came first the chicken or the egg?" mean?
This idiomatic expression is used when it is not clear who or what caused something.
What have you been up to?
What does "What have you been up to?" mean?
What have you been doing?"What have you been up to?", I asked my sister when I saw her.
bottom out
What does "bottom out" mean?
to reach the lowest point The stock market bottomed out at its lowest level in many months.

blood is thicker than water
What does "blood is thicker than water" mean?
family members are closer to one another than to othersBlood is thicker than water and people usually support and help their family in times of trouble.
keep an eye out for (someone or something)
What does "keep an eye out for (someone or something)" mean?
to watch carefully for someone or something I am keeping my eye out for my grandparents this morning.
My friend is keeping his eye out for a new car.

not have the stomach for (something)
What does "not have the stomach for (something)" mean?
have no desire to do something because you think that it is unpleasant or wrongI do not have the stomach to talk with my friend about his work and financial problems.

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