American Idioms and Expressions

Carry Out (something) Idiom

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carry out (something)
What does carry out (something) mean?		 to do something, to put something (a plan) into action, to accomplish somethingWe were able to carry out the move with no problems.

Some Random Idioms
have a whale of a time
What does "have a whale of a time" mean?		 to have an exciting and interesting timeWe had a whale of a time at the party last night.
turn a blind eye to (someone or something)
What does "turn a blind eye to (someone or something)" mean?		 to ignore someone or something troublesome and pretend not to see it Our teacher sometimes turns a blind eye to the bad behavior of the students in her class.

much ado about nothing
What does "much ado about nothing" mean?		 a lot of excitement about nothingThere was much ado about nothing over the small scandal in the city government.
to matter
What does "to matter" mean?		 to be importantIt does not matter if you come to work late tomorrow.
far and wide
What does "far and wide" mean?		 everywhere, in all directionsWe looked far and wide for the book but could not find it.
come of age
What does "come of age" mean?		 to be old enough to vote or marry or sign legal contracts etc. When my classmates came of age most of them started to vote.

a crick in one's back/neck
What does "a crick in one's back/neck" mean?		 a painful cramp in one's back or neck I woke up this morning with a crick in my neck.

give me five
What does "give me five" mean?		 a request to touch hands as a form of greeting or agreement
straight
What does "straight" mean?		 honest; truthful
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