American Idioms and Expressions

Break Fresh New Ground Idiom

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break fresh/new ground
What does break fresh/new ground mean?		 to deal with something in a new way The researchers were able to break fresh ground in their search for a cancer cure.


Some Random Idioms
crash and burn
What does "crash and burn" mean?		 fail dramatically (often in romance)
blue blood
What does "blue blood" mean?		 someone from a noble or wealthy or aristocratic family The art exhibition attracted many of the blue bloods in the town.
a let-down
What does "a let-down" mean?		 a disappointment; something that's very disappointing. "It must've been quite a let-down not to bechosen for that job. I know you really hoped you would get it."
know (someone or something) like the back of one's hand
What does "know (someone or something) like the back of one's hand" mean?		 know someone or something very wellI know the material for the exam like the back of my hand.
nurse a grudge
What does "nurse a grudge" mean?		 to keep a feeling of dislike toward someoneMy old boyfriend is still nursing a grudge toward me even after three years.
drag one's feet
What does "drag one's feet" mean?		: delay; take longer than necessary to do something."Joe should have finished his project a week ago. Whyis he dragging his feet?"
get a load of (someone or something)
What does "get a load of (someone or something) " mean?		 to take a good look at someone or something "Get a load of that man over there with the four dogs."

put a flea in (someone`s) ear
What does "put a flea in (someone`s) ear" mean?		 to give someone a severe scolding, to give someone an idea or answer that is not welcome I put a flea in my friend's ear when I began to criticize him.

wait with bated breath
What does "wait with bated breath" mean?		 wait anxiously for somethingI waited with bated breath for the results of my exams.

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