American Idioms and Expressions

Get It Through One`s Head Idiom

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get it through one`s head
What does get it through one`s head mean?
to understand/believe somethingThe man has got it through his head that he will get a job without making any effort.

Some Random Idioms
keep up with (someone or something)
What does "keep up with (someone or something)" mean?
go at the same speed as a person or thing, maintain the same rate of progressI can`t keep up with the rest of the class.
sixth sense
What does "sixth sense" mean?
the ability to know or feel things that are beyond the five basic senses of sight/hearing/smell/taste/touchThe woman has a sixth sense and she knows everything that is happening around her.
hold up (as an example)
What does "hold up (as an example)" mean?
point to someone or something as a good exampleThe student was held up as an example of an honest and good person.
hold a meeting
What does "hold a meeting" mean?
to conduct a meetingWe plan to hold a meeting next week to discuss the problems with our new product.
out of stock
What does "out of stock" mean?
not available for immediate saleThe toys are out of stock and we will have to wait several weeks before we get them.
keep body and soul together
What does "keep body and soul together" mean?
to stay alive, to survive The girl has been working very hard to keep body and soul together after her illness.

sooner or later
What does "sooner or later" mean?
eventually. "You've been working too hard for too long. If youdon't relax a little, sooner or later you're going to get sick."
go about one's business
What does "go about one's business" mean?
to be busy or start working on somethingEverybody is going about their business again after the holidays.
get off to a flying start
What does "get off to a flying start" mean?
to have a successful beginningThe new restaurant got off to a flying start when many people came during the first weekend.

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