Get Behind Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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get behind What does get behind mean?	to fail to maintain a desired pace or level of progress, to become late	If you get behind with your homework you will never pass many courses.
get behind What does get behind mean?	to fail to maintain a desired pace or level of progress, to become late	If you get behind with your homework you will not pass your courses.
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stern What does "stern" mean?	buttocks; posterior

bod What does "bod" mean?	body; physique (especially an appealing one).	Look at that bod.
broke What does "broke" mean?	without money.	A: "Can you lend me 10 dollars?"B: "I'm afraid not. I'm broke."
straighten out (someone or something) What does "straighten out (someone or something)" mean?	to cause someone's bad behavior to improve, to organize/fix something that is in confusion or disorder	I went to the bank to straighten out the problem with my credit card.
as stubborn as a mule What does "as stubborn as a mule" mean?	very stubborn	My friend is as stubborn as a mule and you can never make her change her mind.
carry on What does " carry on" mean?	to continue, to keep doing something as before	We were permitted to carry on with the party after we talked to the apartment manager.

took What does "took" mean?	deceived; cheated; swindled
With flying colours (colors) What does "With flying colours (colors)" mean?	If you pass something with flying colours (colors), you pass easily, with a very high mark or grade.
put off (something) What does "put off (something)" mean?	to postpone/delay something	They put off the game because of the rain.
look like something the cat dragged in What does "look like something the cat dragged in" mean?	to look tired or worn out or dirty	I was very tired and I looked like something the cat dragged in.

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