American Idioms and Expressions

Bargain On (something) Idiom

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bargain on (something)
What does bargain on (something) mean?		 to plan or expect somethingWe did not bargain on having heavy rain during our summer birthday party.

Some Random Idioms
school of hard knocks
What does "school of hard knocks" mean?		 the ordinary experience of learning from work and daily life The girl left school early and began to learn about life in the school of hard knocks.

Up to the eyes
What does "Up to the eyes" mean?		 You you are up to your eyes in something, you are deeply involved or to have too much of something like work. ('Up the neck', 'up to the eyeballs' and 'up to the ears' are also used.)
eyes are bigger than one`s stomach
What does "eyes are bigger than one`s stomach" mean?		 one takes more food than one can eat My eyes were bigger than my stomach when I went to the restaurant and ordered too much food.

pure and simple
What does "pure and simple" mean?		 absolutely, without further complicationIt was pure and simple. I did not want to go away for the weekend.
as awkward as a cow on roller skates
What does "as awkward as a cow on roller skates" mean?		 very awkward The little girl was as awkward as a cow on roller skates when she began riding her bicycle.

fix (someone) up with (someone)
What does "fix (someone) up with (someone)" mean?		 to help someone get a date by arranging a meeting between the two peopleI am trying to fix my sister up with my best friend.
put on an act
What does "put on an act" mean?		 to pretend that one is something other than what one isThe girl was putting on an act when she said that she no longer loved her boyfriend.
fly the coop
What does "fly the coop" mean?		 to escape, to leave (like a chicken escaping from a chicken coop)The two boys wanted to fly the coop when the school bell rang.
bet one`s bottom dollar
What does "bet one`s bottom dollar" mean?		 to bet all that one has on something because you are sure that you will winI would bet my bottom dollar that the accounting manager will be late again today.

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