American Idioms and Expressions

Get Ones Act Together Idiom

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


Some Random Idioms
Time of your life
What does "Time of your life" mean?
If you're having the time of your life, you are enjoying yourself very much indeed.
Searching question
What does "Searching question" mean?
A searching question goes straight to the heart of the subject matter, possibly requiring an answer with a degree of honesty that the other person finds uncomfortable.
hold out for (something)
What does "hold out for (something)" mean?
refuse to give up, insist on getting somethingThe basketball star is holding out for a large salary increase.
get in on the ground floor
What does "get in on the ground floor" mean?
to start at the beginning of something (in hopes of future gain) I am hoping to get in on the ground floor of the new company.

as cool as a cucumber
What does "as cool as a cucumber" mean?
to be calm, to be not nervous or anxious The man is as cool as a cucumber and never worries about anything.

have one's nose in a book
What does "have one's nose in a book" mean?
be reading a bookThe boy loves to read and always has his nose in a book.
jacked up
What does "jacked up" mean?
aroused, excited
as strong as a horse/ox
What does "as strong as a horse/ox" mean?
very strong The man was as strong as an ox and easily helped us move the sofa.

munchies
What does "munchies" mean?
craving for food, usually junk food
Luck of the draw
What does "Luck of the draw" mean?
To have the 'Luck of the draw' is to win something in a competition where the winner is chosen purely by chance.
Status quo
What does "Status quo" mean?
Someone who wants to preserve the status quo wants a particular situation to remain unchanged.
Comfort zone
What does "Comfort zone" mean?
It is the temperature range in which the body doesn't shiver or sweat, but has an idiomatic sense of a place where people feel comfortable, where they can avoid the worries of the world. It can be physical or mental.
ease up on (someone or something)
What does "ease up on (someone or something)" mean?
to put less pressure on someone or something, to relax The boy was having problems at school so the teacher eased up on him.

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