American Idioms and Expressions

Get In On (something) Idiom

This database is a comprehensive collection of all the American idioms and slang available. American Idioms are many and varied. We hope you enjoy our collection. We are adding more all the time. .

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get in on (something)
What does get in on (something) mean?
to become involved in somethingMy friend wants to get in on the planning of the summer festival.

Some Random Idioms
get off easy
What does "get off easy" mean?
to escape a serious punishmentThe criminals got off easy after they robbed the bank.
brimming with (something)
What does "brimming with (something)" mean?
to be full of some kind of happy behaviorThe children were brimming with energy on the morning of the festival.
as bald as a coot
What does "as bald as a coot" mean?
completely baldThe man in the store was as bald as a coot.
up for grabs
What does "up for grabs" mean?
available for anyoneThe new championship of the city is up for grabs.
git-go
What does "git-go" mean?
the start; the absolute beginning
Discretion is the better part of valour
What does "Discretion is the better part of valour" mean?
This idiom means that it is often better to think carefully and not act than to do something that may cause problems.
send (someone) about his or her business
What does "send (someone) about his or her business" mean?
to send someone away (in an unfriendly manner)I sent the man about his business when he interrupted my work last evening.
Short horse soon curried
What does "Short horse soon curried" mean?
A convenient and superficial explanation that is normally unconvincing is a short horse soon curried.
chaser
What does "chaser" mean?
strong liquor drunk quickly after a weak drink such as beer

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