American Idioms and Expressions

Get One's Fill Of (someone Or Something) Idiom

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get one's fill of (someone or something)
What does get one's fill of (someone or something) mean?
to receive enough of someone or somethingRecently, I have got my fill of fresh corn and I do not want to eat any more.

Some Random Idioms
get the blues
What does "get the blues" mean?
to become sad or depressed The dull cloudy weather has caused me to get the blues.

bonehead
What does "bonehead" mean?
dumb, stubborn person. He's a total bonehead. Can't even get his work done.
to (someone's) liking
What does "to (someone's) liking" mean?
in a way that pleases someoneThe cook in my favorite restaurant always cooks the food exactly to my liking.
more fun than a barrel of monkeys
What does "more fun than a barrel of monkeys" mean?
very funny, funThe children love the man because he is more fun than a barrel of monkeys and makes everybody laugh.
jack up (something)
What does "jack up (something)" mean?
raise prices, raise something with a lifting deviceThe gas station jacked up their prices during the snow storm.
Run amok
What does "Run amok" mean?
When things or people are running amok, they are wild and out of control.('Run amuck' is also used.)
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.
come to a standstill
What does "come to a standstill" mean?
to stop The circus came to a standstill when the elephant escaped from his cage.

in step with (someone or something)
What does "in step with (someone or something)" mean?
marching with the same rhythm as someone else, in agreement with the others in a groupAll of the members of our group were in step with each other regarding the New Year's party.
from start to finish
What does "from start to finish" mean?
from the beginning to the end The dinner was a great success from start to finish .

nick of time
What does "nick of time" mean?
at the last minute; just before time runs out

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