American Idioms and Expressions

Get Around Idiom

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get around
What does get around mean?
to go to different places, to move aboutMy friend gets around and has been to many different cities.
get around
What does get around mean?
to go to different places, to move about My friend gets around and has been to many different cities.


Some Random Idioms
down
What does "down" mean?
finished; done
have what it takes
What does "have what it takes" mean?
have the ability or courage to do somethingI don't believe that my friend has what it takes to be a good teacher.
take (someone or something) off (someone's) hands
What does "take (someone or something) off (someone's) hands" mean?
to remove or look after someone or something so that the other person does not have to deal with itMy friend decided to take the old sofa off my hands.
put one's mind to (something)
What does "put one's mind to (something)" mean?
to give one's complete attention to somethingThe boy can do anything if he puts his mind to it.
friendlies
What does "friendlies" mean?
allies, whether civilian or military
cool
What does "cool" mean?
excellent; very pleasing; great
Fifth wheel
What does "Fifth wheel" mean?
A fifth wheel is something unnecessary or useless.
blitz
What does "blitz" mean?
devastating assault
knock (something) off
What does "knock (something) off" mean?
finish/do something (often in haste or carelessly)The small furniture company is able to knock off many tables very fast.

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