American Idioms and Expressions

Bleep Something Out Idiom

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bleep (something) out
What does bleep (something) out mean?		 to replace a word in a radio or television broadcast with a musical tone (often used to bleep out a bad word) The remarks of the coach were bleeped out during the television interview.


Some Random Idioms
carry over figures/numbers/costs
What does "carry over figures/numbers/costs" mean?		 to transfer a figure or number or cost from one column or time to another Our company will carry over last year's losses to this year.

become engaged with (someone)
What does "become engaged with (someone)" mean?		 to make a plan to marry someone The girl has recently become engaged with her boyfriend.

get a lump in one's throat
What does "get a lump in one's throat" mean?		 to feel like there is something in one's throat (like you are going to cry) My sister got a lump in her throat when she watched her daughter's graduation.

break down (something)
What does "break down (something)" mean?		 to analyze somethingWe must break down these figures for further study.
catch on
What does " catch on" mean?		 to become popularRecently ballroom dancing has begun to catch on with many people.

catch one`s breath

- to stop to rest and regain one`s normal breathingAfter running from the station it took a moment to catch my breath.
blow (someone's) mind
What does "blow (someone's) mind" mean?		 to overwhelm or excite someoneThe beauty of the African wildlife parks blew my mind during our holiday.
worth one's while
What does "worth one's while" mean?		 worth one's time and troubleIt is not worth my while to go back and get my hat which I left at the restaurant.
work in (someone or something)
What does "work in (someone or something)" mean?		 insert someone or something (into a schedule)My doctor was very busy but she was able to work me into her schedule.
bite off more than one can chew
What does "bite off more than one can chew" mean?		 take responsibility for more than one can manage."I'm really behind with my project. Can you help me?I'm afraid Ibit off more than I could chew!"
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