American Idioms and Expressions

Carry Through With (something) Idiom

This database is a comprehensive collection of all the American idioms and slang available. American Idioms are many and varied. We hope you enjoy our collection. We are adding more all the time. .

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carry through with (something)
What does carry through with (something) mean?
to put a plan into actionThe company carried through with its plan to open a new factory.
carry through with (something)
What does carry through with (something) mean?
to put something into action, to do somethingThe steel company carried through with their plan to restructure operations.

Some Random Idioms
take the law into one's own hands
What does "take the law into one's own hands" mean?
to attempt to administer the law oneselfThe citizens took the law into their own hands when they arrested the man who had cut down the tree.
Behind someone's back
What does "Behind someone's back" mean?
If you do something behind someone's back, you do it without telling them.
hit-and-miss
What does "hit-and-miss" mean?
unplanned/uncontrolled/aimless/carelessWe are looking for a new apartment but it is hit-and-miss whether we can find a good one or not.
do in (someone) or do (someone) in
What does "do in (someone) or do (someone) in" mean?
to make someone tired, to exhaust someone I was done in after I finished the marathon.

feel like going (somewhere)
What does "feel like going (somewhere)" mean?
to be in the mood to go somewhere, to want to go somewhereI did not feel like going to a movie so I stayed home.
Nip at the bit
What does "Nip at the bit" mean?
If someone is nipping at the bit, they are anxious to get something done and don't want to wait.
flex one's muscles
What does "flex one's muscles" mean?
to do something that shows that you have power and intend to use it The new president of our company was flexing his muscles when he threatened to close one of the factories.

punker
What does "punker" mean?
person (usually young) who emulates the fashion and behavior of punk rock musicians
seeing someone
What does "seeing someone" mean?
be dating someone on a regular basis be dating someone on a regular basisThe woman was not seeing anyone when she met a man who she liked at the party.
stuff and nonsense
What does "stuff and nonsense" mean?
nonsenseThe ideas of the professor are all stuff and nonsense.
All skin and bone
What does "All skin and bone" mean?
If a person is very underweight, they are all skin and bone, or bones.
doggie bag
What does "doggie bag" mean?
bag or container for leftovers in a restaurant so they can be eaten at home

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