American Idioms and Expressions

Get It All Together Idiom

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get it all together
What does get it all together mean?
to be in full control of oneselfMy friend got it all together and applied for the job at the supermarket.
get it all together
What does get it all together mean?
to be in full control of oneself My friend got it all together and applied for the job at the supermarket.


Some Random Idioms
as red as blood
What does "as red as blood" mean?
deep redThe stain on the carpet was as red as blood.
salt away money
What does "salt away money" mean?
to save moneyMy friend has salted away much money from her new job.
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 our apartment manager.

turn on a dime
What does "turn on a dime" mean?
to turn quickly or in a very tight turnThe new truck is able to turn on a dime.
it takes two to tango
What does "it takes two to tango" mean?
if a problem or an argument involve two people then both people are responsible for the problemIt takes two to tango and my friend should not blame me for all of our problems.
lend someone a hand
What does "lend someone a hand" mean?
help someone. "I can't do this alone. Can you lend me ahand?"
by the week
What does "by the week" mean?
one week at a time We rented the car by the week.

come from (somewhere)
What does "come from (somewhere)" mean?
to originate from somewhere, to be a native of a place Several of the new students come from Mexico.

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