Cozy Up To Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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cozy up to What does cozy up to mean?	become very close to someone in order to get something
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doll (oneself) up What does "doll (oneself) up" mean?	to dress in fancy clothes	She was all dolled up for the party at the downtown hotel.

snag What does "snag" mean?	acquire; grab; swipe; steal
as free as a bird What does "as free as a bird" mean?	completely free, carefree	I was as free as a bird when I finished my final school exam.
pay through the nose for (something) What does "pay through the nose for (something)" mean?	to pay too much for something	My mother paid through the nose for her new dress and she is very happy with it.
better to be the head of a dog than the tail of a lion What does "better to be the head of a dog than the tail of a lion" mean?	it is better to be the leader of a small group than a follower of a bigger one	The young athlete always played for his hometown team rather than moving to a larger city with a bigger team. He thought that it was better to be the head of a dog than the tail of a lion.
lead the way What does "lead the way" mean?	go first and show others how to go somewhere, guide someone	I had to lead the way because nobody knew where the new office was located.
(can`t) stand (someone or something) What does "(can`t) stand (someone or something)" mean?	to not be able to tolerate someone or something, to dislike someone or something (usually used in the negative)	My friend can`t stand the other people in her class.

cold snap/spell What does "cold snap/spell" mean?	a sudden short period of cold weather	The cold snap lasted for five days.
believe in (someone) What does "believe in (someone)" mean?	to trust or have confidence in someone	The manager believed in his staff and trusted them completely.
get rolling What does "get rolling" mean?	to get started	"Let's get rolling and try and finish this project today."
at sea What does "at sea" mean?	to be on the sea, to be away on a voyage on the ocean	When my grandfather was a young man he was at sea for several months.
go cold turkey What does "go cold turkey" mean?	to stop doing something (usually a bad habit) suddenly	I decided to go cold turkey and quit smoking.
unit What does "unit" mean?	penis

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