By Fits And Starts Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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by fits and starts What does by fits and starts mean?	irregularly, with many stops and starts	By fits and starts the company was finally able to begin business.
by fits and starts What does by fits and starts mean?	irregularly, with many stops and starts	By fits and starts the company was able to begin business.
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turtle What does "turtle" mean?	Kevlar helmet

have a soft spot in one's heart for (someone or something) What does "have a soft spot in one's heart for (someone or something)" mean?	be fond of someone or something	My grandmother has a soft spot in her heart for her youngest son.
pie in the sky What does "pie in the sky" mean?	a goal/plan that is too optimistic, a future reward after death	The boy's plans for his summer were pie in the sky. He would never complete them.
To all intents and purposes What does "To all intents and purposes" mean?	This means in all the most important ways.
born with a silver spoon in one`s mouth What does "born with a silver spoon in one`s mouth" mean?	to be born to wealth and comfort, to be born rich	The new student in our class was born with a silver spoon in his mouth and he has never worked in his life.
forever and ever What does "forever and ever" mean?	forever	The little boy promised that he would be a good boy forever and ever.
If at first you don't succeed try try again What does "If at first you don't succeed try try again" mean?	When you fail, try until you get it right!
drink What does "drink" mean?	use gasoline (said of cars)
make eyes at (someone) What does "make eyes at (someone)" mean?	flirt with someone, look at someone to try and attract them	The boy was making eyes at the girl in his history class.

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By Fits And Starts Idiom