American Idioms and Expressions

Catch Up With (someone Or Something) Idiom

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catch up with (someone or something)
What does catch up with (someone or something) mean?
to become even with someone (in a race or in schoolwork etc.)I think that it is too late to catch up with the rest of the class now.

Some Random Idioms
steel pot
What does "steel pot" mean?
helmet made of steel with a plastic liner
all eyes are on (someone or something)
What does "all eyes are on (someone or something)" mean?
waiting eagerly for someone to appear or something to happen All eyes were on the singer when he walked onto the stage.

in the near future
What does "in the near future" mean?
in the time immediately aheadIn the near future I plan to move to a smaller apartment and try to save some money.
bore (someone) to death
What does "bore (someone) to death" mean?
to bore someone very much The movie bored me to death.

as to
What does "as to" mean?
with regard to, according to"As to your question, I will answer it tomorrow."
dummy
What does "dummy" mean?
dumb, idiotic person
make a mountain out of a molehill
What does "make a mountain out of a molehill" mean?
make a big problem out of a small problemHe is making a mountain out of a molehill by worrying about his son`s problem.
have a big heart
What does "have a big heart" mean?
to be very kind/generous/helpfulThe man has a big heart and he will always try to help other people.
order (someone) around/about
What does "order (someone) around/about" mean?
to give commands to someoneOur new supervisor is always trying to order people around.
early on
What does "early on" mean?
at an early stage We had a meeting early on to try and solve the problem.

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