American Idioms and Expressions

Do One`s Best Idiom

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do one`s best
What does do one`s best mean?
to try to do something as well as one canI tried to do my best on the exam.

Some Random Idioms
on shaky ground
What does "on shaky ground" mean?
to be unstable, to be not secureHis position at the company has been on shaky ground for a long time.
post mortem
What does "post mortem" mean?
a medical examination of a body made after death to determine the cause of deathThe authorities performed a post mortem on the dead man to try and determine the cause of his death.
stick one`s neck out (for someone or something)
What does "stick one`s neck out (for someone or something)" mean?
do something dangerous or risky for someoneMy friend will never stick his neck out to try and help other people.
hoot
What does "hoot" mean?
fun; amusing; entertaining. That party was a hoot, totally fun.
on (someone's) shoulders
What does "on (someone's) shoulders" mean?
someone's responsibilityI don't want to have the failure of the project on my shoulders.
blind leading the blind
What does "blind leading the blind" mean?
someone who has little ability or knowledge but is trying to help or teach someone elseIt was the blind leading the blind when the teacher who could not cook was asked to teach the cooking class.
neck and neck
What does "neck and neck" mean?
exactly even (as in a horse race) exactly even (as in a horse race)The two candidates were running neck and neck in the election until the last ballots were counted late in the evening.
have one's eye on (someone or something)
What does "have one's eye on (someone or something)" mean?
to want someone or something and hope that you will be able to get it or him or her The woman has her eye on a new job in the company and she is working very hard to get it.
The company has their eye on the famous art director.

do with (someone or something)
What does "do with (someone or something)" mean?
to be acquainted/involved/associated with someone or somethingI did not have anything to do with the meeting this year.
pack them in
What does "pack them in" mean?
to attract a lot of peopleThe new restaurant is able to pack them in with its new and exciting menu.
gray area
What does "gray area" mean?
an area of a subject that is not clearly definedSmoking outside of public buildings is a gray area that the smoking law does not deal with.

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