American Idioms and Expressions

Burst In On (someone Or Something) Idiom

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burst in on (someone or something)
What does burst in on (someone or something) mean?		 to enter a room and interrupt someone or some activityThe woman burst in on the meeting just as it started.

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feel sorry for (someone)
What does "feel sorry for (someone)" mean?		 to pity someoneI feel sorry for my friend who recently lost his job.
for once
What does "for once" mean?		 only one time For once, my friend listened to what I was saying. Usually he ignores me.

close call
What does "close call" mean?		 an accident or incident that almost happens but does not happen I had a close call this morning when the truck almost hit me.

drop a hint
What does "drop a hint" mean?		 to casually make a hint or suggestion about somethingThe clerk dropped a hint that he wanted to transfer to the new department.
pick the brains of (someone)
What does "pick the brains of (someone)" mean?		 to talk to someone in order to get some information about somethingWe picked the brains of the official who was sent to talk about the pollution problem.
play fast and loose with (someone or something)
What does "play fast and loose with (someone or something)" mean?		 to act carelessly/thoughtlessly/irresponsiblyThe witness began to play fast and loose with the facts of his case and was severely criticized by the judge.
burst out laughing
What does "burst out laughing" mean?		 to begin to laugh suddenlyWe burst out laughing when the man screamed after seeing the mouse.
run (something) into the ground
What does "run (something) into the ground" mean?		 to use something more than is wanted or needed, to neglect somethingHe ran his car into the ground and had to buy another one.
stand still for (something)
What does "stand still for (something)" mean?		 to tolerate or endure something, to not move for somethingThe little boy refused to stand still for his medical examination.
(in) care of (someone)
What does "(in) care of (someone)" mean?		 (send something) to one person at the address of another personI sent the parcel to my sister in care of her friend at the university.
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