American Idioms and Expressions

Carry A Tune Idiom

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carry a tune What does carry a tune mean?	to be able to sing accurately, to have musical ability	The girl in the music class cannot carry a tune.
carry a tune What does carry a tune mean?	to be able to sing accurately, to have musical ability	The girl in the music class cannot carry a tune.
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feel like doing (something) What does "feel like doing (something)" mean?	to be in the mood to do something, to want to do something	I do not feel like doing the dishes now.

off the subject What does "off the subject" mean?	to be not concerned with the subject under discussion	Our teacher is often off the subject during our class lectures.
get caught in the crossfire What does "get caught in the crossfire" mean?	to be trapped between two lines of enemy fire, to be caught between two arguing people or groups	I do not want to get caught in the crossfire between my boss and the sales manager.
rinky-dink What does "rinky-dink" mean?	cheap; low quality; damaged
Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown What does "Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown" mean?	This means that people with serious responsibilities have a heavy burden.
sleep like a log/baby What does "sleep like a log/baby" mean?	to sleep very soundly	I slept like a log last night.
hot shit What does "hot shit" mean?	pesron (usually male) who believes he is great

bear with (someone or something) What does "bear with (someone or something)" mean?	to be patient with someone or something, to endure someone or something	We had to bear with our teacher as she explained the material to the new students. beat Idioms
At a loose end What does "At a loose end" mean?	(UK) If you are at a loose end, you have spare time but don't know what to do with it.
bottom line What does "bottom line" mean?	the line in a financial statement that shows net income or loss	The bottom line in the company's financial statement was much worse than expected.
Have your tail up What does "Have your tail up" mean?	If someone has their tail up, they are optimistic and expect to be successful.
wind up What does "wind up" mean?	tighten the spring of a machine to make it work	Every night before he goes to bed my grandfather winds up his alarm clock.
get a toehold (somewhere) What does "get a toehold (somewhere)" mean?	to find a starting point somewhere	The new political party is beginning to get a toehold in rural areas.

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