Drive At (something) Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Drive At (something) Idiom mean?

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drive at (something) What does drive at (something) mean?	to try/want to say something	I do not know what the man was driving at in his speech.
drive at (something) What does drive at (something) mean?	to mean something, to want to say something	I could not understand what the other negotiators in the meeting were driving at.
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lightning never strikes twice (in the same place) What does "lightning never strikes twice (in the same place)" mean?	the same type of misfortune does not occur twice to the same person	Lightning never strikes twice and I do not think that our house will be flooded again.

hold one`s horses What does "hold one`s horses" mean?	to wait, to be patient	"Hold your horses for a moment while I make a phone call."
face value What does "face value" mean?	the value or price printed on a stamp/bond/paper money etc.	I sold the postage stamps for their face value.
for one's (own) sake What does "for one's (own) sake" mean?	for one's benefit	I told my aunt that for her own sake she must stop smoking.
schlep What does "schlep" mean?	carry or haul something or somebody from place to place.	I've been schlepping these books around all day.
get along with (someone) What does "get along with (someone)" mean?	to have a good relationship with someone	I get along with everybody in my company.
Old flames die hard What does "Old flames die hard" mean?	It's very difficult to forget old things, especially the first love.
lay one`s cards on the table What does "lay one`s cards on the table" mean?	let someone know one`s position and feelings openly, deal honestly with something	He decided to lay his cards on the table and tell his boss about the job offer from the other company.

get off (a bus/train/plane etc.) What does "get off (a bus/train/plane etc.)" mean?	to leave or exit from a bus or train etc.	We decided to get off the train at the next station.
work wonders (with someone or something) What does "work wonders (with someone or something)" mean?	be very beneficial to someone or something	The vacation in Egypt worked wonders on the mental health of our boss.
in the market for (something) What does "in the market for (something)" mean?	to be ready to buy something, to want to buy something	We are in the market for a new computer.
plumb loco What does "plumb loco" mean?	to be completely crazy	The man is plumb loco and everyone tries to stay away from him.
walls have ears What does "walls have ears" mean?	be careful what you say because someone may be listening	"Walls have ears and you should be careful when you are talking about your co-workers."
in mint condition What does "in mint condition" mean?	in perfect condition	The old coins that my father gave me were in mint condition.

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Drive At (something) Idiom