American Idioms and Expressions

Gear Up For (something) Idiom

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gear up for (something)
What does gear up for (something) mean?		 to prepare for somethingThe city is gearing up for the Olympic games.

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What does "On the flip side" mean?		 On the reverse or the other side
froth
What does "froth" mean?		beer
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on the verge of (doing something)
What does "on the verge of (doing something)" mean?		 to be just about to do somethingI was on the verge of quitting my job when I suddenly changed my mind.
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What does "keep track of (someone or something)" mean?		 maintain a record of something"Please carefully keep track of your expenses during the trip."
Bet your bottom dollar
What does "Bet your bottom dollar" mean?		 If you can bet your bottom dollar on something, you can be absolutely sure about it.
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