Bring Something To Someones Attention Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Bring Something To Someones Attention Idiom mean?

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bring (something) to (someone's) attention What does bring (something) to (someone's) attention mean?	to make someone aware of something	There was a mistake in the textbook which the student brought to the teacher's attention.
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throw oneself at (someone's) feet What does "throw oneself at (someone's) feet" mean?	to behave in a very humble and contrite manner	I was forced to throw myself at the manager's feet and apologize for the mistake that I had made.

go ahead What does "go ahead" mean?	to move forward	It was difficult to go ahead quickly in the line.
throw up one`s hands (in defeat) What does "throw up one`s hands (in defeat)" mean?	to give up trying, to admit that one cannot succeed	He threw up his hands and decided to let the students go home early.
HQ What does "HQ" mean?	Headquarters	HeadquartersThe HQ of the company is located in a small town in Korea.
catch one's death of cold What does "catch one's death of cold" mean?	to become very ill (with a cold/flu etc.)	The little boy was told to be careful in the rain or he would catch his death of cold.
do (something) like it is going out of fashion/style What does "do (something) like it is going out of fashion/style" mean?	to use/buy/eat much or too much of something	My friend is spending money like it is going out of fashion.

pay the piper What does "pay the piper" mean?	face the consequences for something you've done.	"I stayed up too late tonight. Tomorrow I'll have topay the piper."
keep one`s word What does "keep one`s word" mean?	fulfill/keep one`s promise	She never keeps her word, so I don`t believe that she will come to the party as she said.
Sure-fire What does "Sure-fire" mean?	If something is sure-fire, it is certain to succeed. ('Surefire' is also used.)
get going What does "get going" mean?	leave.	"Look at the time! I'd better get going!"
racked with pain What does "racked with pain" mean?	to be suffering from severe pain	The man was racked with pain after he fell from the ladder.
beat (someone) to the punch/draw What does "beat (someone) to the punch/draw" mean?	to do something before others	My friend beat me to the punch and arrived at the interview first.

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Bring Something To Someones Attention Idiom