American Idioms and Expressions

Get In On Something Idiom

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


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Dutch uncle
What does "Dutch uncle" mean?		 someone who gives you advice like a parent or relative wouldMy friend is like a Dutch uncle and he is always giving me advice about how I should act.
zero hour
What does "zero hour" mean?		 the exact time when an attack or other military action will startThe air force planes waited until zero hour in order to start out on their bombing mission.
tenderfoot
What does "tenderfoot" mean?		person lacking experience or know-how (old expression no longer used much)
Count sheep
What does "Count sheep" mean?		 If people cannot sleep, they are advised to count sheep mentally.
Not my cup of tea
What does "Not my cup of tea" mean?		 If something is not your cup of tea, you don't like it very much.
best bib and tucker
What does "best bib and tucker" mean?		 one's best clothes I wore my best bib and tucker for the wedding reception.

fill a prescription
What does "fill a prescription" mean?		 to get some medicine from a pharmacy (drug store) with the orders from a doctor The man went to the drug store to fill a prescription.

kiss ass
What does "kiss ass" mean?		 flatter or toady up to someone for personal gain
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