First And Foremost Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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first and foremost What does first and foremost mean?	the first and most important	First and foremost we need a new computer for our office.
first and foremost What does first and foremost mean?	the first and most important	First and foremost, we need a new computer for our office.
	Some Random Idioms
froth What does "froth" mean?	beer
turn the trick What does "turn the trick" mean?	to bring about the result that one wants, to succeed in what one plans to do	"That will turn the trick," I said as my friend found the correct tool to fix the kitchen sink.
catch some Z's What does "catch some Z's" mean?	sleep; take a nap
pound the pavement What does "pound the pavement" mean?	to look for a job	He has been pounding the pavement for a few months now but he still has not found a job.
shut (something) off What does "shut (something) off" mean?	to make something like water or electricity stop	We always shut off the gas when we leave the house for more than a few minutes.
be all that What does "be all that" mean?	idiom. be the best; be the top

break (something) to (someone) What does "break (something) to (someone)" mean?	to tell bad news to someone	The man broke the bad news to his sister.
pass through (someone's) mind What does "pass through (someone's) mind" mean?	to occur to someone, to think about something briefly	The idea passed through my mind briefly but then it was gone.
bite off more than one can chew What does "bite off more than one can chew" mean?	to try to do or eat more than you can manage	I bit off more than I can chew when I began to work in the evening.
Head on a spike What does "Head on a spike" mean?	If someone wants a head on a spike, they want to be able to destroy or really punish a person.
Cut your teeth on What does "Cut your teeth on" mean?	The place where you gain your early experience is where you cut your teeth.
Dutch treat What does "Dutch treat" mean?	a meal or movie etc. where each person pays his or her own way, to contribute equally to something	When the boy goes out with his girlfriend it is always a Dutch treat as he does not have much money.

American Idioms and Expressions

First And Foremost Idiom