American Idioms and Expressions

Get One's Act Together Idiom

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get one's act together
What does get one's act together mean?
to become more organizedMy sister finally got her act together and was able to find a new job.

Some Random Idioms
jack up the price of (something)
What does "jack up the price of (something)" mean?
to make a price higher The steel company will jack up the price of steel at the beginning of the year.

go after (someone)
What does "go after (someone)" mean?
to try to catch someoneThe police decided to go after the cars that were speeding near the school.
no skin off (someone's) teeth
What does "no skin off (someone's) teeth" mean?
of no interest/concern/trouble to someoneIt is no skin off my teeth whether my friend come's to the restaurant with us or not.
Get lost!
What does "Get lost!" mean?
Go away! The girl told her brother to get lost so she could finish doing her homework.

a thorn in (someone's) side
What does "a thorn in (someone's) side" mean?
a constant bother or annoyance to someone The teacher is a thorn in the principal's side and is always complaining about something.

break a leg
What does "break a leg" mean?
good luck; hope all goes well (from theatrical slang, where "good luck" is a jinx)
hold one`s tongue
What does "hold one`s tongue" mean?
keep quietHe decided to hold his tongue rather than give his honest opinion.
cut
What does "cut" mean?
single song or track of music

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