American Idioms and Expressions

Do A Job On (someone Or Something) Idiom

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do a job on (someone or something)
What does do a job on (someone or something) mean?		 to harm or damage someone or somethingWe really did a job on the bookcase that we were trying to move.

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wine and dine (someone)
What does "wine and dine (someone)" mean?		 to treat someone to an expensive meal, to entertain someone in a lavish mannerMy uncle often has to wine and dine his important business clients.
Get your hands dirty
What does "Get your hands dirty" mean?		 If you get your hands dirty, you become involved in something where the realities might compromise your principles. It can also mean that a person is not just stuck in an ivory tower dictating strategy, but is prepared to put in the effort and hard work to make the details actually happen.
Trade barbs
What does "Trade barbs" mean?		 If people trade barbs, they insult or attack each other.
If wishes were horses, beggars would ride
What does "If wishes were horses, beggars would ride" mean?		 This means that wishing for something or wanting it is not the same as getting or having it.
look to (someone)
What does "look to (someone)" mean?		 depend on someone, go to someone for helpMy friend looks to his mother for help when he has a problem.
as cool as a cucumber
What does "as cool as a cucumber" mean?		 to be calm, to be not nervous or anxiousThe man is as cool as a cucumber and never worries about anything.
in the act of (doing something)
What does "in the act of (doing something)" mean?		 while doing somethingThe man was arrested in the act of stealing money from the cash register in the store.
You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours.
What does "You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours." mean?		 if you do me a favor then I will do you a favor "You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours," is a common expression in the construction industry.

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