American Idioms and Expressions

Fall Into Place Idiom

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fall into place
What does fall into place mean?
to fit together, to become organizedEverything fell into place and we were able to prepare for our trip to Brazil.
fall into place
What does fall into place mean?
to fit together, to become organized Everything fell into place and we were able to prepare for our trip to Brazil.


Some Random Idioms
I'll cross that road when I come to it
What does "I'll cross that road when I come to it" mean?
I'll think about something just when it happens, not in advance.
back of beyond
What does "back of beyond" mean?
remote, isolated area (often far from even a small town)
You`re telling me!
What does "You`re telling me!" mean?
used to show that a thing is so clear that it doesn't need to be said"This restaurant is very expensive and the food is not so good."
shellacked
What does "shellacked" mean?
defeated; beaten (often in a game or other contest)
to show cause
What does "to show cause" mean?
to give a reason or explanation for somethingThe lawyer was asked to show cause as to why the man was guilty of the crime.
bad blood (between people)
What does "bad blood (between people)" mean?
unpleasant feelings between peopleThere was much bad blood between the three brothers.
Snake oil salesperson
What does "Snake oil salesperson" mean?
A person who promotes something that doesn't work, is selling snake oil.
look high and low for (someone or something)
What does "look high and low for (someone or something)" mean?
look carefully in every possible place for someone or somethingWe looked high and low for my grandmother's hearing aide but we could not find it.
stand off from (someone or something)
What does "stand off from (someone or something)" mean?
to stay at a distance from someone or something, to stay apart from someone or somethingHe always stands off from the other students in his class.

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