Bore Someone Stiff Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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bore (someone) stiff What does bore (someone) stiff mean?	to bore someone very much	Most of the guests at the wedding were bored stiff with the long speeches.
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lock the barn door after the horse is stolen What does "lock the barn door after the horse is stolen" mean?	be careful or try to make something safe after it is too late	If you try and prevent a flood after the rains have started it is like locking the barn door after the horse is stolen.

Hit the ground running What does "Hit the ground running" mean?	If someone hits the ground running, they start a new job or position in a very dynamic manner.
cream What does "cream" mean?	defeat somebody (often in a game or other contest)
have a clean/clear conscience (about someone or something) What does "have a clean/clear conscience (about someone or something)" mean?	to be free of guilt about someone or something	I have a clear conscience about what happened to my father's car in the accident.
bear (someone or something) in mind What does "bear (someone or something) in mind" mean?	to remember and think about someone or something	We had to bear in mind that the child was only three years old.
go by the book What does "go by the book" mean?	to follow the rules exactly	Most police officers go by the book when they arrest a criminal.

on (someone`s) back/case What does "on (someone`s) back/case" mean?	making demands or criticizing someone, being an annoyance or bother to someone	My boss has been on my back all week trying to get me to finish my monthly report.
have a lot on one's plate What does "have a lot on one's plate" mean?	to have a lot of things to do or deal with	I have a lot on my plate this week and I am very busy.
so much What does "so much" mean?	a large quantity of something	There was so much rain in the spring that our garden did not grow well.

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Bore Someone Stiff Idiom