American Idioms and Expressions

Bargain For (something) Idiom

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bargain for (something)
What does bargain for (something) mean?		 to anticipate something, to take something into accountThe difficulty of the job was more than I had bargained for.

Some Random Idioms
pecking order
What does "pecking order" mean?		 the way that people are ranked in relation to each otherI have not worked at my company very long so I do not understand the pecking order yet.
square up to (someone or something)
What does "square up to (someone or something)" mean?		 to face someone or something bravelyThe young man was forced to square up to the mistakes that he had made.
make a go of (something)
What does "make a go of (something)" mean?		 to produce good results, to succeed at something Although the man works very hard in his small business he cannot make a go of it and may soon go out of business.

break one's word
What does "break one's word" mean?		 to not keep one's promiseThe young child promised his parents that he would not break his word.
give away (a secret)
What does "give away (a secret)" mean?		 to let a secret become knownI do not want my friend to give away my plans to go to Mexico for a holiday.
cut the mustard
What does "cut the mustard" mean?		 to reach the required standard for something The man does not cut the mustard and he will not be able to work here.

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