American Idioms and Expressions

Enough To Go Around Idiom

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enough to go around
What does enough to go around mean?
to be enough of something to serve everyoneThere was enough cake to go around and everybody had a piece.
enough to go around
What does enough to go around mean?
to be enough of something to serve everybody There was enough cake to go around so everybody had a piece.


Some Random Idioms
find (someone) innocent
What does "find (someone) innocent" mean?
to decide that someone is innocent in a court of law The woman went to court but the judge found her innocent of all charges.

unearthly hour
What does "unearthly hour" mean?
absurdly early or inconvenientWe got up at an unearthly hour this morning so we could get ready to go camping.
Heads-up
What does "Heads-up" mean?
A heads-up is advanced information or a warning
you can lead a horse to water (but you can't make it drink)
What does "you can lead a horse to water (but you can't make it drink)" mean?
you can give someone the opportunity to do something but you cannot force him or her to do it if they do not want toYou can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink and no matter how hard we try to help my cousin get a job he will not make any effort when we introduce him to someone who knows about a job.
get even (with someone)
What does "get even (with someone)" mean?
to get revenge on someone My sister wants to get even with her friend for being late for the concert.

in black and white
What does "in black and white" mean?
in writing, officiallyI put down my complaint in black and white.
get the message
What does "get the message" mean?
to understand clearly what is meant by someoneI do not think that the opposite side got the message regarding the direction that the negotiations were heading.
buy a pig in a poke
What does "buy a pig in a poke" mean?
to buy something without seeing it or knowing if it will be satisfactoryYou can buy the used computer but it will be like buying a pig in a poke if you do not look at it first.
a hand-me-down
What does "a hand-me-down" mean?
a piece of clothing that is given to someone after another person does not need itMy father wore many hand-me-down clothes when he was a child.
Down the pan
What does "Down the pan" mean?
If something has gone down the pan, it has failed or been ruined.
give (someone) a hand with (something)
What does "give (someone) a hand with (something)" mean?
to help someone with something I gave my friend a hand when he moved into his new apartment.

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