American Idioms and Expressions

End Up (doing Something Or Going Somewhere) Idiom

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end up (doing something or going somewhere)
What does end up (doing something or going somewhere) mean?
to do something that one had not planned to do, to go somewhere one had not planned to goWe ended up going to a restaurant after the movie last night.

Some Random Idioms
all to the good
What does "all to the good" mean?
for the best, for one's benefitIt was all to the good that my sister left her job.
need (something) like (one needs) a hole in the head
What does "need (something) like (one needs) a hole in the head" mean?
to not need something at allMy friend needs a new computer like he needs a hole in the head.
a hard nut to crack
What does "a hard nut to crack" mean?
a person or thing not easily understood or influencedHe is a hard nut to crack and is not close to many people.
run off with (someone)
What does "run off with (someone)" mean?
to go away with someone, to elope with someoneMy sister ran off with her boyfriend and got married when she was quite young.
snail mail
What does "snail mail" mean?
physical mail. Send it snail mail. I don't mind waiting.
Beyond our ken
What does "Beyond our ken" mean?
If something's beyond your ken, it is beyond your understanding.
to say the least
What does "to say the least" mean?
at the very least, without dwelling on the subjectAfter walking all day I am tired to say the least.
out-of-date
What does "out-of-date" mean?
no longer current or in styleComputer equipment becomes out-of-date very quickly.
a head start
What does "a head start" mean?
an early start to somethingThey left early in order to get a head start on the trip.
people who live in glass houses should not throw stones
What does "people who live in glass houses should not throw stones" mean?
do not complain about other people if you yourself are not perfect"You should not criticize other people. Remember, people who live in glass houses should not throw stones."
take kindly to (someone or something)
What does "take kindly to (someone or something)" mean?
to be pleased by someone or something, to be agreeable to someone or somethingThe man does not take kindly to people telling him how to run his business.
on the bench
What does "on the bench" mean?
to be directing a session of court (usually a judge)The new judge was on the bench for three days last week.
in store
What does "in store" mean?
ready to happen, waitingI don`t really know what the future has in store for me but I will be ready for anything.

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