American Idioms and Expressions

Crying Need For Someone Or Something Idiom

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crying need for (someone or something)
What does crying need for (someone or something) mean?
a desperate need for someone or something There is a crying need for nurses in the local hospital.


Some Random Idioms
in a bad way
What does "in a bad way" mean?
in a bad or critical stateThe woman is in a bad way after her recent car accident.
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.

get off on the wrong foot
What does "get off on the wrong foot" mean?
to make a bad start to a relationship or something elseUnfortunately my relationship with my new teacher got off on the wrong foot.
on the make
What does "on the make" mean?
to be trying to get some advantage (often money or sexual)"Be careful of him. He is on the make and will try and cheat you out of your money."
black sheep (of a family)
What does "black sheep (of a family)" mean?
a person who is a disgrace to a family or groupThe man is the black sheep in his family and has not made a success of his life.
at fault
What does "at fault" mean?
to be responsible for something, to be to blame for something The truck driver was at fault for the terrible accident.

jump in a lake
What does "jump in a lake" mean?
idiom. leave; get out; go away
get lost!
What does "get lost!" mean?
go away"I wish he'd get lost and stop bothering me. Idon't want to talk to him!"
gain ground
What does "gain ground" mean?
to go forward, to make progress The toy company is gaining ground in their effort to sell more products.

make a check out (to someone)
What does "make a check out (to someone)" mean?
write a check to give to someone with their name on itI made a check out to the animal hospital after they cared for our dog.

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