Fall Back Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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fall back What does fall back mean?	to move back, to go back	The runner fell back from the other runners during the race.
fall back What does fall back mean?	to move back, to go back	The runner fell back from the other runners during the race.
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do one's duty What does "do one's duty" mean?	to do one's job or what is expected of one	The guard was only doing his duty when he began to ask the customer questions.
stand in (someone's) way What does "stand in (someone's) way" mean?	to be a barrier to someone's desires or intentions	The woman did not want anyone to stand in her way of getting a promotion in the company.
get/have a lump in one's throat What does "get/have a lump in one's throat" mean?	feel like there in something in your throat as if you were going to cry	I got a lump in my throat as I listened to the tragic story of the woman's family.
in exchange for (someone or something) What does "in exchange for (someone or something)" mean?	in return for someone or something	I received the camera in exchange for several discount coupons.
in no uncertain terms What does "in no uncertain terms" mean?	in very specific and direct language	I told my neighbor in no uncertain terms that I wanted the music to stop.
Don't stand there with curlers in your hair What does "Don't stand there with curlers in your hair" mean?	This means 'don't keep me waiting'. It's said to someone who is taking too long to get moving.

in the wrong What does "in the wrong" mean?	on the illegal or wrong side of an issue, guilty	The man was in the wrong and was easily found guilty by the court.
green thumb What does "green thumb" mean?	a talent for gardening, the ability to make things grow	My sister's husband has a green thumb and has a very beautiful garden.

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Fall Back Idiom