American Idioms and Expressions

Fall To Someone To Do Something Idiom

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fall to (someone) to do (something)
What does fall to (someone) to do (something) mean?
to become the responsibility of someone to do something It usually falls to me to tell my roommates to be quiet.


Some Random Idioms
Keep your ear to the ground
What does "Keep your ear to the ground" mean?
If you keep your ear to the ground, you try to keep informed about something, especially if there are rumours or uncertainties.
Your secret is safe with me.
What does "Your secret is safe with me." mean?
I won't tell anyone your secret"Your secret is safe with me", I told my friend when he told me about his problems.
open up a can of worms
What does "open up a can of worms" mean?
to create unnecessary complications or problemsThe company opened up a can of worms when they decided to talk about the union contract.
in and of itself
What does "in and of itself" mean?
considering one thing aloneIn and of itself there is no problem having a large number of people at the dinner. However, the fire regulations do not allow so many people to be in the building
buzz
What does "buzz" mean?
contact someone using an intercom or similar device
all to the good
What does "all to the good" mean?
for the best, for one's benefit It was all to the good that my sister quit her job.

out of the blue
What does "out of the blue" mean?
without any warning, by surprise (like something that comes out of a blue sky) My friend decided out of the blue to quit his job and go to Europe.

See which way the cat jumps
What does "See which way the cat jumps" mean?
(AU) If you see which way the cat jumps, you postpone making a decision or acting until you have seen how things are developing.
come out of nowhere
What does "come out of nowhere" mean?
to appear suddenly The eagle came out of nowhere and captured the small mouse.

for the world
What does "for the world" mean?
under any conditions I would not sell my car for the world.

in practice
What does "in practice" mean?
well-practiced, well-exercisedThe girl was not in practice and couldn't play the piano very well.
down and out
What does "down and out" mean?
having no money or place to live; in the gutter
Dog tired
What does "Dog tired" mean?
If you are dog tired, you are exhausted.

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