American Idioms and Expressions

Get Mixed Up Idiom

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get mixed up
What does get mixed up mean?
to become confused"I`m sorry but I got mixed up with the dates. That`s why I came today."
get mixed up
What does get mixed up mean?
to become confused "I`m sorry but I got mixed up with the dates. That`s why I came today."


Some Random Idioms
stick one`s neck out for (someone or something)
What does "stick one`s neck out for (someone or something)" mean?
to take risks, to support someoneThe man never sticks his neck out for anyone at work and he has few friends.
a (real) go-getter
What does "a (real) go-getter" mean?
a (very) ambitious, hard-working person."I'm not surprised that Jean finished before anyoneelse. She's a real go-getter."
hold up
What does "hold up" mean?
rob at gunpointThe criminal was able to hold up three people before he was caught.
evil
What does "evil" mean?
excellent; good
suit
What does "suit" mean?
businessman or businesswoman; a person in authority
bad blood (between people)
What does "bad blood (between people)" mean?
anger or a bad relationship due to past problems with someone There is much bad blood between the two supervisors.

once in a blue moon
What does "once in a blue moon" mean?
very rarelyWe only go out for Italian food once in a blue moon although we enjoy it very much.
Blank cheque
What does "Blank cheque" mean?
If you are given a blank cheque, you are allowed to use as much money as you need for a project.
at the bottom of the ladder
What does "at the bottom of the ladder" mean?
at the lowest level of pay and status in a company or organization I will start at the bottom of the ladder at my new job.

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