Break Through Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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break through What does break through mean?	to be successful after overcoming a difficulty	We were able to break through in our efforts to find a solution to the problem.
break through What does break through mean?	to make sudden progress by pushing through an obstacle	The university students worked very hard to break through with their research.
break through What does break through mean?	to be successful after overcoming a difficulty	We were able to break through in our efforts to find a solution to the problem.
	Some Random Idioms
Brass neck What does "Brass neck" mean?	(UK) Someone who has the brass neck to do something has no sense of shame about what they do.

Cat and dog life What does "Cat and dog life" mean?	If people lead a cat and dog life, they are always arguing.
Don't mention the war What does "Don't mention the war" mean?	This means that you shouldn't speak about things that could cause an argument or tension.This idiom was used in a classic episode of the much-loved British comedy series Fawlty Towers. As a consequence if you use this phrase in Britain, listeners will understand you to be referring to Germans, or just start laughing.
in one ear and out the other What does "in one ear and out the other" mean?	be heard and then immediately forgotten	Everything that the teacher says seems to go in one ear and out the other for my friend.
blow to smithereens What does "blow to smithereens" mean?	to explode into tiny pieces	The gas tanker was blown to smithereens during the accident.
musical chairs What does "musical chairs" mean?	the transfer of people in an organization into different jobs - especially each other`s jobs	They seem to be playing musical chairs at the company as people move from one position to another position.
a dose/taste of one's own medicine What does "a dose/taste of one's own medicine" mean?	the same treatment that one gives to others (usually a negative meaning)	Our boss got a taste of his own medicine when people began to treat him badly like he treats others.
as one What does "as one" mean?	as if a group were one person	The crowd stood up as one and began to cheer for the team.

Knit your brows What does "Knit your brows" mean?	If you knit your brows, you frown or look worried.
hang in the balance What does "hang in the balance" mean?	to be in an undecided state	The future of the criminal was hanging in the balance as he waited for the judge's decision.
the short end (of the stick) What does "the short end (of the stick)" mean?	unfair or unequal treatment	He always gets the short end of the stick when he is at work.
hold (someone) down What does "hold (someone) down" mean?	try to keep someone from succeeding	The president of the company is trying to hold down the manager so he doesn't challenge his position.

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