Done To A T/turn Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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done to a T/turn What does done to a T/turn mean?	to be cooked just right (just as one would cook a steak perfectly)	The steaks were done to a T when my friend cooked them on the barbecue.
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riding high What does "riding high" mean?	to be attracting attention, to be enjoying great popularity	The new government has been riding high in the opinion polls for several months now.
raise a white flag What does "raise a white flag" mean?	to indicate that you have been defeated and that you want to give up	The soldiers raised a white flag and surrendered to the enemy.
over my dead body What does "over my dead body" mean?	not if I can stop you	I told my friend that I would lend him money only over my dead body.
blow (someone`s) mind What does "blow (someone`s) mind" mean?	to overwhelm or excite someone	My friend told me that the new book would blow my mind.
walk out What does "walk out" mean?	go on strike	More than half of the workers at the factory decided to walk out on strike this morning.
knock some heads together What does "knock some heads together" mean?	to scold some people to get them to do what they are supposed to be doing	The principal felt that it was time to knock some heads together and begin to get things done in the school.
get it through one`s head What does "get it through one`s head" mean?	to understand/believe something	The man has got it through his head that he will get a job without making any effort.

off the rack What does "off the rack" mean?	(an article of clothing that is) available for immediate purchase, ready-made	Our boss always buys his suits off the rack.
run after (someone) or (something) What does "run after (someone) or (something)" mean?	to chase someone	The young boys were running after the small dog.
trash What does "trash" mean?	discard; throw away; get rid of
cat gets one`s tongue What does "cat gets one`s tongue" mean?	one cannot speak because of shyness	The cat got the woman's tongue and she could not say anything at all.

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Done To A T/turn Idiom