Down On (someone) Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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down on (someone) What does down on (someone) mean?	to be critical of someone, to be angry at someone	The girl is down on her friend but I do not know the reason.
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If you'll pardon my French What does "If you'll pardon my French" mean?	(UK) This idiom is used as a way of apologising for swearing.

try out for (something) What does "try out for (something)" mean?	to attempt to join or take part in a team or a play etc.	My friend has decided to try out for the football team this summer.
in a positive frame of mind What does "in a positive frame of mind" mean?	to be happy and in a good mood	Our teacher has been in a positive frame of mind this week.
in contempt of court What does "in contempt of court" mean?	disrespect for a judge or for courtroom procedures	The woman was in contempt of court when she refused to sit down quietly during the trial.
dry run What does "dry run" mean?	an attempt or rehearsal for something	The marriage ceremony was on Saturday so we had a dry run on Thursday night.
a leopard can't change his spots What does "a leopard can't change his spots" mean?	you cannot change someone's basic human nature	The supervisor tried to have a good relationship with his staff but a leopard can't change his spots and he still had problems with those around him
play cat and mouse with (someone) What does "play cat and mouse with (someone)" mean?	to tease or fool someone/something by pretending to let them go free and then catching him/her/it again	The boxer was playing cat and mouse with his opponent although he could have won the match easily.
the coast is clear What does "the coast is clear" mean?	no danger is in sight, no one can see you	When the coast is clear we will try to enter the building.

catch up to (someone or something) What does "catch up to (someone or something)" mean?	move fast or work hard to reach someone or something that is ahead of you	After my illness I had to study very hard to catch up to the rest of the class.
Cute as a bug What does "Cute as a bug" mean?	If something is as cute as a bug, it is sweet and endearing.
deep-six (something) What does "deep-six (something)" mean?	to throw away something, to dispose of something	I decided to deep-six the videos as I did not want them any longer.
blow up (something) or blow (something) up What does "blow up (something) or blow (something) up" mean?	to inflate something, to fill something with air	The little boy likes to blow up balloons.
full of it What does "full of it" mean?	to be full of nonsense	I thought that the woman was full of it when she told me that the business was closed.

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Down On (someone) Idiom