American Idioms and Expressions

Chalk (something) Up To (something) Idiom

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chalk (something) up to (something)
What does chalk (something) up to (something) mean?		 to recognize something as the cause of something elseWe were able to chalk our success up to our new boat.

Some Random Idioms
shook up
What does "shook up" mean?		 to be upset, to be worriedOur secretary was shook up after the accident and has not been back to work since.
calculated risk
What does "calculated risk" mean?		 an action that may fail but has a good chance to succeed The company took a calculated risk when they opened a new store in a very quiet area.

call Idioms



deal with (something)
What does "deal with (something)" mean?		 to be concerned with something, to take action about something We will deal with the boxes tomorrow.

there are plenty of other fish in the sea
What does "there are plenty of other fish in the sea" mean?		 there are other choices, there are other people to choose from There are plenty of other fish in the sea and when my sister lost her boyfriend she did not worry too much.

bring (something) to a head
What does "bring (something) to a head" mean?		 to cause a situation with problems to reach the point where something must be done to solve/deal with the problemsThe union brought the issue of working hours to a head when they threatened to go on strike.
one of these days
What does "one of these days" mean?		 soon, before long, somedayOne of these days they plan to open a new movie theater but we have already been waiting many years.
hold all the cards
What does "hold all the cards" mean?		 to be in a strong or advantageous position (like a winning hand of cards in a card game) The company held all the cards when the union members decided to go on strike to achieve their goals.

boss (someone) around or boss around (someone)
What does "boss (someone) around or boss around (someone)" mean?		 to keep telling someone what to do, to be bossy toward someone The little girl always wants to boss her friends around.

walk hand-in-hand (with someone)
What does "walk hand-in-hand (with someone)" mean?		 to walk while holding hands with someone The couple walked hand-to-hand down the street.

need (something) yesterday
What does "need (something) yesterday" mean?		 to need something in a very big hurryI need a new computer yesterday.
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