American Idioms and Expressions

Bear (something) Out Idiom

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bear (something) out
What does bear (something) out mean?		 to prove that something is rightThe man's constant lateness bore out the fact that he could never continue with one job for a long time.

Some Random Idioms
the shoe is on the other foot
What does "the shoe is on the other foot" mean?		 the opposite is true, the places are changedThe shoe is on the other foot now that my neighbor has to deal with the same problems that we must deal with.
be bummed about
What does "be bummed about" mean?		 be depressed. I'm so bummed that I ddin't get a raise.
fall over oneself to (do something)
What does "fall over oneself to (do something)" mean?		 to be extremely eager to do something or please someone The couple fell over themselves in their effort to please their host.

vote of confidence
What does "vote of confidence" mean?		 a vote to see if a person or political party still has the majority's supportThe government received a vote of confidence when everyone supported their new proposal.
claim a life
What does "claim a life" mean?		 to take the life of someoneThe accident on the freeway claimed the life of two people.
ER
What does "ER" mean?		 Emergency Room - the place in a hospital which deals with emergency situations Emergency Room - the place in a hospital which deals with emergency situationsThe victims of the accident were quickly taken to the ER.
right at (a specific time/place)
What does "right at (a specific time/place)" mean?		 to be exactly at a specific time/placeThe concert started right at 9:00 PM.
see the color of (someone's) money
What does "see the color of (someone's) money" mean?		 to prove that someone has enough money for something The car dealer would not let me take the car until he saw the color of my money.

have a chip on one's shoulder
What does "have a chip on one's shoulder" mean?		 seem to want to start a conflictOur neighbor has a chip on his shoulder and is always trying to start a fight.
big Kahuna
What does "big Kahuna" mean?		leader; head of a group; powerful person in an organization. Who's the big Kahuna around here?
jazzed up
What does "jazzed up" mean?		 excited; in a good frame of mind
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