American Idioms and Expressions

Get On The Bandwagon Idiom

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get on the bandwagon
What does get on the bandwagon mean?
to join a popular activity or campaign Everybody got on the bandwagon to support the popular candidate.


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above suspicion
What does "above suspicion" mean?
to be very honest so that nobody will suspect you of doing something wrong The man's actions are always above suspicion.

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What does "run down (someone or something)" mean?
to crash against and knock down someone or somethingA car ran down my dog last week.
Pass the time of day
What does "Pass the time of day" mean?
If you pass the time of day with somebody, you stop and say hello, enquire how they are and other such acts of social politeness.
NATO
What does "NATO" mean?
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change one's mind
What does "change one's mind" mean?
decide to do something different from what had been decided earlier.A: "Why are you working this week? I thought you weregoing to be on vacation."B: "I changed my mind. I'm taking my vacation next month."
as black as a skillet
What does "as black as a skillet" mean?
very blackThe bottom of the little boy's feet were as black as a skillet.
Hot as blue blazes
What does "Hot as blue blazes" mean?
If something's as hot as blue blazes, it's extremely hot.
Jury's out
What does "Jury's out" mean?
If the jury's out on an issue, then there is no general agreement or consensus on it.
put one's shoulder to the wheel
What does "put one's shoulder to the wheel" mean?
to get busy and start workingI put my shoulder to the wheel and tried to finish my work so I could go home early.
get a break
What does "get a break" mean?
to get an opportunity or good deal We were able to get a break on the price of the paint and we saved much money.

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