American Idioms and Expressions

Do Justice To (something) Idiom

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do justice to (something)
What does do justice to (something) mean?		 to do something well, to represent something accuratelyThe painting of my grandfather does not do justice to his extremely good looks.

Some Random Idioms
hot under the collar
What does "hot under the collar" mean?		 angry; upset
call a meeting to order
What does "call a meeting to order" mean?		 to start a meetingOur supervisor called the meeting to order when everyone arrived in the conference room.
flea in one`s ear
What does "flea in one`s ear" mean?		 an annoying hint, an idea or answer that is not welcome Our boss has a flea in her ear about changing the way that our holiday schedule works.

think over (something)
What does "think over (something)" mean?		 to consider something carefullyI carefully thought over my plans before talking to my supervisor.
meet one's Waterloo
What does "meet one's Waterloo" mean?		 meet one's final and most insurmountable challenge (Napoleon was defeated at Waterloo)The team met their Waterloo when they went to the tournament to meet the best teams in the country.
get (something) straight
What does "get (something) straight" mean?		 to understand something clearlyI could not get what my friend was trying to tell me straight.
come to terms with (someone or something)
What does "come to terms with (someone or something)" mean?		 to reach an agreement with someone, to accept somethingWe finally came to terms with the bank and were able to buy the house.
under the weather
What does "under the weather" mean?		 ill; sick; unwell."Ted was feeling under the weather yesterday,so he decided not to go to work."
false arrest
What does "false arrest" mean?		 unlawful physical detentionIt was a case of false arrest when the man was arrested as a suspect in the robbery.
hot
What does "hot" mean?		 stolen; wanted by the authorities
Smack in the face
What does "Smack in the face" mean?		 If something is a smack in the face, it is a shock, usually one that impedes progress.
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