American Idioms and Expressions

Fall Over Oneself To Do Something Idiom

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fall over oneself to do something
What does fall over oneself to do something mean?
to be extremely eager to do something or please someoneThe couple fell over themselves in their effort to please their host.
fall over oneself to (do something)
What does fall over oneself to (do something) mean?
to be extremely eager to do something or please someone The couple fell over themselves in their effort to please their host.


Some Random Idioms
set (something) off
What does "set (something) off" mean?
to cause something to explodeThe fire set off a large explosion on the ship.
in arrears
What does "in arrears" mean?
late or overdue (usually for bills and money)My account at the department store was in arrears so the manager phoned me.
ride on (someone's) coattails
What does "ride on (someone's) coattails" mean?
to have one's fortune or success depend on another person The sales manager was riding on the coattails of his boss and hoped to achieve success in the company.

ASAP
What does "ASAP" mean?
As Soon As Possible As Soon As PossiblePlease finish the first draft of the letter and give it to me ASAP.
PTA
What does "PTA" mean?
Parent-Teacher Association Parent-Teacher AssociationWe got home late last night after attending our son's PTA meeting.
every time one turns around
What does "every time one turns around" mean?
frequently Every time I turn around my little boy asks me a question.

get somebody's motor running
What does "get somebody's motor running" mean?
excite somebody; make somebody enthusiastic or sexually aroused

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