American Idioms and Expressions

For Ages Idiom

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for ages What does for ages mean?	for a very long time.	"Where's Marie? I haven't seen her for ages."
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stick together What does "stick together" mean?	to remain together as a group	The children like to stick together when they go to the beach.

lick one's lips What does "lick one's lips" mean?	show eagerness or pleasure about a future event	I began to lick my lips when I heard about the chance to go on the training course.
grub What does "grub" mean?	hardworking, serious student
until you're blue in the face What does "until you're blue in the face" mean?	forever.	"You can talk until you're blue in the face,but I won't change my mind."
not open one's mouth What does "not open one's mouth" mean?	to not say anything at all	The man in the movie theater was told not to open his mouth at all.
off one`s hands What does "off one`s hands" mean?	to no longer be in one`s care or possession	I sold my old computer and got it off my hands.
alive and well What does "alive and well" mean?	to be well and healthy	The worker was alive and well after the accident. all Idioms
do with (someone or something) What does "do with (someone or something)" mean?	to be acquainted or involved or associated with someone or something	"I do not know what that incident was to do with."
get back together What does "get back together" mean?	return to a relationship or marriage after breaking up	return to a relationship or marriage after breaking upThe man got back together with his girlfriend after separating for several months last winter.
keep one`s eye on the ball What does "keep one`s eye on the ball" mean?	be watchful and ready for something	"You should keep your eye on the ball or you will make a mistake."
you can't make an omelette without breaking the eggs What does "you can't make an omelette without breaking the eggs" mean?	you cannot do something without causing some problems or having some effects	"You can't make an omelette without breaking the eggs and if you want to change the work schedules, then you are going to cause problems."
tribe What does "tribe" mean?	friends; relatives; family

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