American Idioms and Expressions

Fit In With Someone Or Something Idiom

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fit in with (someone or something) What does fit in with (someone or something) mean?	to be comfortable or in harmony with someone or something	The new boy fits in with the other children very well.
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eat and run What does "eat and run" mean?	to eat a meal quickly and then leave	We had to eat and run in order to arrive at the soccer field early.
you make your bed and you must lie on it What does "you make your bed and you must lie on it" mean?	you will suffer the results of your own actions, you are responsible for your actions	The man refused to wear his rubber boots when he went out in the rain. Now he must spend the day wearing wet clothes. He made his bed and now he must lie on it.
a hand-out What does "a hand-out" mean?	a sheet of paper given to students or people who attend a meeting etc.	Everyone at the meeting was given a hand-out on how to invest money.
ticked off What does "ticked off" mean?	upset; angry
not in the same league What does "not in the same league" mean?	much inferior to someone	much inferior to someoneOur soccer team was not in the same league as the Brazilian players who we met at the tournament.
from cradle to grave What does "from cradle to grave" mean?	from birth to death	The government looks after its citizens with good medical care from cradle to grave.
have one's back to the wall What does "have one's back to the wall" mean?	to be in a defensive or difficult position	I have my back to the wall at work and I must deal with many problems.
score points with someone What does "score points with someone" mean?	gain the favor of someone	gain the favor of someoneThe salesman always worked extra hours in order to score points with his boss.
go whole hog What does "go whole hog" mean?	to do everything possible, to be extravagant	We went whole hog in our effort to make sure that the convention was a success.
a cat in gloves catches no mice What does "a cat in gloves catches no mice" mean?	if you are too careful and polite you may not get what you want	A cat in gloves catches no mice and I advised my friend that he should be more aggressive at work or he will not be successful. catch
on hold What does "on hold" mean?	to be left waiting on a telephone line	I phoned the bank but I was quickly put on hold.

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