American Idioms and Expressions

Back On One`s Feet Idiom

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back on one`s feet
What does back on one`s feet mean?
to return to good financial or physical healthMy friend is back on his feet after his company went out of business.
back on one`s feet
What does back on one`s feet mean?
to recover from sickness or trouble, to become independent againOur teacher was back on her feet shortly after her accident.
back on one`s feet
What does back on one`s feet mean?
to return to good financial healthMy sister is back on her feet after losing her job last year.

Some Random Idioms
face the music
What does "face the music" mean?
receive punishment or judgement for something wrong or illegal that you have doneThe young man was forced to face the music for the crimes that he had committed.
Give me five!
What does "Give me five!" mean?
Hit me with your hand to show that you are happy about something."Give me five!" I said after I scored a goal in the game.
shit-ass
What does "shit-ass" mean?
awful, repulsive person
blind leading the blind
What does "blind leading the blind" mean?
someone who does not know how to do something themselves tries to explain it to other peopleIt was like the blind leading the blind when I tried to help my friend fix his car. I do not know anything about cars.
In another's shoes
What does "In another's shoes" mean?
It is difficult to know what another person's life is really like, so we don't know what it is like to be in someone's shoes.
dyed-in-the-wool
What does "dyed-in-the-wool" mean?
permanent, always (like wool that is dyed a certain color)My father is a dyed-in-the-wool conservative and he will probably never change.
twofer
What does "twofer" mean?
two items for the price of one
loud and clear
What does "loud and clear" mean?
clear and distinctI could hear the announcement loud and clear.
wasted
What does "wasted" mean?
under the influence of drugs

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