American Idioms and Expressions

Find One's Own Level Idiom

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find one's own level
What does find one's own level mean?
to find the position to which one is best suitedThe teacher helped the child find his own level in the reading class.

Some Random Idioms
get one's walking papers
What does "get one's walking papers" mean?
to get firedThe young man got his walking papers for being late too often.
speak out on/about (something)
What does "speak out on/about (something)" mean?
to speak in favor of or in support of somethingMy boss spoke out in favor of giving me a promotion.
poop
What does "poop" mean?
feces; dung
nurse a grudge
What does "nurse a grudge" mean?
to keep a feeling of dislike toward someoneMy old boyfriend is still nursing a grudge toward me even after three years.
a shot in the arm
What does "a shot in the arm" mean?
something inspiring, something that gives someone energy The latest opinion polls are a shot in the arm for the mayor's re-election campaign.

get the better of (someone)
What does "get the better of (someone)" mean?
to beat/defeat (someone), to win against someoneMy friend got the better of me and won the tennis match.

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