American Idioms and Expressions

Change One`s Mind Idiom

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change one`s mind
What does change one`s mind mean?
to change one`s decisionMy friend changed his mind and said that he would not go to the movie tonight.

Some Random Idioms
get one`s way
What does "get one`s way" mean?
to be able to do what you want or get what you want The girl is spoiled and always gets her way.

end up with (something)
What does "end up with (something)" mean?
to get something as a result of something I ended up with a cold last weekend after being outside in the rain.

penalty clause
What does "penalty clause" mean?
a section in a contract specifing an amount to be paid if the contract is not fulfilledThere is a penality clause in our apartment rental agreement if we decide to move out early.
have a finger in the pie
What does "have a finger in the pie" mean?
to be involved in something, to have a role in something The waitress has a finger in the pie of the new restaurant.

hard of hearing
What does "hard of hearing" mean?
unable to hear well, partially deafMy grandfather is hard of hearing.
keep one`s nose clean
What does "keep one`s nose clean" mean?
to stay out of troubleThe judge told the young man that he must keep his nose clean in order not to go to jail in the future.
would ('d) just as soon
What does "would ('d) just as soon" mean?
would ('d) rather; prefer. "I know we have a lot of work to do, but I'm tired. I'd just as soon leave and finish tomorrow. Is that OK with you?"
in bulk
What does "in bulk" mean?
in large quantities or amountsWe usually buy some of our food in bulk.
bugger off
What does "bugger off" mean?
imp. go away; shove off. Bugger off. Just go away.
get the ball rolling
What does "get the ball rolling" mean?
to start/begin an activity or actionI want to get the ball rolling and begin the meeting at once.
Plain as a pikestaff
What does "Plain as a pikestaff" mean?
(UK) If something is as plain as a pikestaff, it is very clear.

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